Syria Labels Hezbollah a “Terrorist Militia” Amid Joint Arms-Smuggling Crackdown with Iraq

Syria’s Interior Ministry says it intercepted a vehicle near the Iraqi border carrying long-range missiles, guided anti-tank weapons and drones hidden inside an oil tanker. Officials claim the shipment was headed for Lebanon’s Hezbollah and is linked to a cross-border smuggling network. The operation involved coordination with Iraqi security units. Investigators found sophisticated concealment methods—insulating materials and submersion beneath fuel oil—designed to evade scanners and sniffer dogs. Authorities vow to track down all individuals and networks responsible. Analysts note that Damascus openly calling Hezbollah a “terrorist militia” marks a significant rhetorical shift under the new Syrian administration. The move could signal a broader redefinition of the country’s policy toward non-state armed groups and deeper security cooperation with Iraq.

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