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Syria Intercepts Hezbollah Weapons Shipment from Iraq
Syrian authorities announced they intercepted a large shipment of advanced weapons, including rockets, hidden inside an oil tanker from Iraq and allegedly bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah. This seizure highlights ongoing efforts to prevent arms transfers to the militant group.
16 Jul, 11:56 — 16 Jul, 20:30
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual9d ago
Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual9d ago
Syrian authorities seize truck of rockets allegedly bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah
Syrian authorities have thwarted an attempted weapons smuggling on its border with Iraq
By Via AP news wire
Read full article →jerusalem-postMostly Factual9d ago
Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq
"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.
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First report: The Independent · 16 Jul, 11:56|Full coverage: 5 · 9h|Window: 9h
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