A car bombing near a police station in the neighborhood of Barzeh, just north of the Syrian capital of Damascus, wounded five police officers on Wednesday, according to state media reports citing the Interior Ministry.

The reports did not provide further details on the explosion. State SANA news agency circulated photos of a charred car with investigators assessing the damage.

A pro-government radio station cited a police source and said the car that exploded was a "private vehicle." No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion yet.

The incident occurred as Syrian President Bashar Assad has been making efforts to restore ties with the Arab world. On Sunday, Syria was readmitted into the Arab League after a 12-year suspension, and on Tuesday, the Syrian and Saudi foreign ministries announced the reopening of their diplomatic missions.

The car bombing raises concerns about security in the country as it seeks to rebuild its international relationships.