Sapir Lipkin (N12) reports that Syrian authorities intercepted a truck at the border crossing with Iraq, uncovering a shipment of 150 explosive drones, long-range missiles, and anti-tank missiles destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon. The truck was reportedly headed to the coastal city of Baniyas.
Syrian security forces intercepted a major weapons shipment at the border with Iraq, according to a detailed report by N12's Sapir Lipkin. The report, published this afternoon, says the truck was carrying 150 explosive drones, long-range missiles, and anti-tank missiles, all destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon, and was heading to the coastal city of Baniyas. This provides the most precise details yet on what authorities described earlier as a foiled smuggling operation.
The story has unfolded today in rapid succession. At 11:13 Jerusalem, the first reports emerged from Damascus, citing a foiled smuggling attempt from Iraq to Hezbollah via Syria. Minutes later, the Syrian Interior Ministry announced that special forces had intercepted a vehicle carrying dozens of explosive drones, anti-tank missiles, and rockets, and notably labeled Hezbollah a "terrorist militia" in its statement. The Syrian government subsequently confirmed that the weapons originated from Iraq. The Zioneer summarized the Syrian announcement at 14:06 Jerusalem.
The interception highlights the persistent Iranian-backed weapons pipeline to Hezbollah through Syrian territory. The Zioneer has previously reported on Hezbollah's underground drone infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including a UAV factory and launch site captured by the IDF in June, and a tunnel containing Iranian-made kamikaze drones, built by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These discoveries underscore the scale of the weapons network.
Several questions remain open. The N12 report is based on a single source; no other news outlets have independently confirmed the figures. The fate of the driver or any arrests has not been disclosed. The origin of the weapons, while believed to be Iranian, has not been officially confirmed. The Syrian government's labeling of Hezbollah as a "terrorist militia" is a departure from previous rhetoric, but its implications for Syria's relationship with the group are unclear.
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