Live updates • Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news says
Syrian and Iraqi officials are addressing a foiled attempt to transport weapons to Hezbollah across the Iraq-Syria border.
The brief
State news agencies in Syria report that authorities intercepted and seized a shipment of weapons and missiles intended for Hezbollah. The movement was reportedly routed from Iraq into Syrian territory.
Coverage from outlets including Al Arabiya English, Middle East Eye, The Times of Israel, and Haaretz confirms the seizure. The Iraqi government has responded by ordering an investigation into the smuggling attempt.
Future developments depend on the findings of the Iraqi government's probe. Coverage does not yet specify the origin of the weapons or the identities of those involved in the transport.
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Coverage (7)
- Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news agency says Al Arabiya English · 45d ago
- Iraqi government orders probe over weapons smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon Middle East Eye · 45d ago
- Syria seizes Hezbollah-bound weapons at Iraqi border - Shafaq News شفق نيوز · 45d ago
- Cross-Border Smuggling Foiled: Weapons Seized on Iraq-Syria Border Devdiscourse · 45d ago
- Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq The Times of Israel · 45d ago
- Syria thwarts an attempt to smuggle in weapons and missiles to Hezbollah from Iraq Middle East Eye · 45d ago
- Live updates • Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news says Haaretz · 45d ago
Quick answers
What was seized at the border?
State reports indicate that weapons and missiles were recovered during the operation.
How has the Iraqi government responded?
The Iraqi government has initiated an official investigation into the reported smuggling attempt.
Where were the weapons headed?
According to reported statements, the shipment was intended for delivery to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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