Syria intercepts weapons shipment bound for Hezbollah from Iraq
Syrian security forces discovered a cache of missiles, anti-tank weapons and drones near the Iraqi border, which they say was intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Syrian interior ministry officials said a vehicle parked near the Iraq border was searched by specialized security units, uncovering a cache that included long-range missiles, anti-tank guided missiles and fiber-optic-guided first-person-view drones. State news agency SANA reported that the weapons were slated to transit Syrian territory before being delivered to Hezbollah in Lebanon. The ministry said investigations are underway to identify those involved and dismantle the smuggling network.
In related diplomatic activity, Israel's defence minister spoke with the U.S. defence secretary, who briefed him on American military actions in Iran and affirmed continued cooperation. The Israeli minister reiterated that Israel does not request U.S. intervention along its borders and is committed to defending its citizens.
The incident follows recent discussions between Syrian and Israeli leaders about non-interference in each other's internal affairs and the broader regional effort to curb arms flows to militant groups.