Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Summary
Syria stopped a truck carrying advanced weapons near its border with Iraq, saying the arms were meant for Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah denied any involvement. Iraq is helping Syria investigate the incident and wants to improve border security.Key Facts
- Syria found missiles, rockets, and drones hidden in an oil tanker truck near the Iraq border.
- The weapons were discovered at the al-Tanf crossing during a routine search.
- Syrian officials said the weapons were likely going to Hezbollah, a Lebanese group backed by Iran.
- Hezbollah denied the accusations, calling them false and harmful.
- Syria’s current government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been cracking down on weapon smuggling.
- Iraq plans to form a special committee to investigate and work with Syria on border security.
- The trucks use a route through Baniyas for fuel and goods between Iraq and Syria.
- The United States’ President Donald Trump has spoken with Syria’s leader about disarming Hezbollah, but Syria says it will not interfere in Lebanon’s internal issues.
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