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Syria shoots down weapons shipment reportedly headed for Hezbollah in Lebanon
Published 16 July 2026 ยท world
Syrian authorities announced they intercepted a shipment of weapons including long-range missiles and drones at the border crossing with Iraq, Al Tanf. The shipment was
Syrian authorities announced they intercepted a shipment of weapons including long-range missiles and drones at the border crossing with Iraq, Al Tanf. The shipment was intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon, a significant development under the new leadership of Ahmad al-Sharaa after the fall of the Assad government, officials said.
The seizure came as traditional regional supply routes come under increased scrutiny and international pressure. Hezbollah has rejected the accusations, describing the allegations as fabricated and denying any suggestion that it operates in Syrian territory.
Heidi Pett of Al Jazeera reports on the latest developments and what they could mean for the region. Al Jazeera's Heidi Pett reports. Find us
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Published: July 17, 2026 โข 3:59 AM IST ยท Updated: July 17, 2026 โข 4:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Syrian authorities announced they intercepted a shipment of weapons including long-range missiles and drones at the border crossing with Iraq, Al Tanf.
The shipment was intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon, a significant development under the new leadership of Ahmad al-Sharaa after the fall of the Assad government, officials said.
The seizure came as traditional regional supply routes come under increased scrutiny and international pressure.
Hezbollah has rejected the accusations, describing the allegations as fabricated and denying any suggestion that it operates in Syrian territory.
Heidi Pett of Al Jazeera reports on the latest developments and what they could mean for the region.