Photos: Hezbollah Weapons Shipment Seized on Syrian-Iraqi Border
7/16/2026 2:25:28 PM
Syria's Interior Ministry announced that specialized security units had foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of advanced weapons across the Syrian-Iraqi border, seizing the cargo before it entered Syrian territory.
In a statement posted on its Telegram channel, the ministry said the operation began after security forces identified a vehicle parked in the border area under suspicious circumstances. A search of the vehicle uncovered a cache of weapons, including long-range missiles, anti-tank guided missiles, and drones.
According to the ministry, preliminary investigations and evidence collected during the operation indicate that the shipment was intended to transit through Syria into Lebanon for the benefit of Hezbollah. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the case, identify everyone involved, and uncover any networks linked to the smuggling operation.
The ministry stressed that protecting Syria's borders and safeguarding national sovereignty remain top priorities, adding that it "will not allow Syrian territory to be used as a transit route or launching point for arms smuggling or any activities that threaten the security of the Syrian Arab Republic or neighboring countries."
In a statement posted on its Telegram channel, the ministry said the operation began after security forces identified a vehicle parked in the border area under suspicious circumstances. A search of the vehicle uncovered a cache of weapons, including long-range missiles, anti-tank guided missiles, and drones.
According to the ministry, preliminary investigations and evidence collected during the operation indicate that the shipment was intended to transit through Syria into Lebanon for the benefit of Hezbollah. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the case, identify everyone involved, and uncover any networks linked to the smuggling operation.
The ministry stressed that protecting Syria's borders and safeguarding national sovereignty remain top priorities, adding that it "will not allow Syrian territory to be used as a transit route or launching point for arms smuggling or any activities that threaten the security of the Syrian Arab Republic or neighboring countries."