Hezbollah looking to start smuggling weapons from Iran via sea: Report
- Hezbollah is reportedly using a naval route to smuggle weapons from Iran to Lebanon, according to a Western official.
- Hezbollah is reestablishing control over Beirut's seaport, which was severely damaged in the 2020 explosion, as reported by Times of Israel.
- Israel has warned it may target Beirut's international airport if used for transporting Iranian arms.
- Concerns have been raised by a Western source that Hezbollah's control of the port could threaten Lebanon's recovery from last year's military campaign against the group.
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Iran reportedly smuggling weapons to Hezbollah via Beirut port
A "Western security source" told Al Arabiya that Hezbollah is using the Port of Beirut to smuggle weapons into Lebanon from Iran. In early March, Israel assassinated a Hezbollah commander in charge of maritime weapons smuggling, saying his activities had continued after the November 27 Lebanon-Israel ceasefire.
Hezbollah's new smuggling route revealed
A Western source told the Saudi Al Arabiya network that Hezbollah is operating a direct smuggling route for weapons into Lebanon via the sea. According to the source, the operations are being conducted by Units 190 and 700 of Iran's Quds Force. The report further states that two Quds Force commanders are overseeing the maritime weapons smuggling. Hezbollah's control over the Port of Beirut facilitates the reception of these arms shipments. Beiru…
Iran's Regime Shifts Hezbollah Arms Transfers to Sea Routes via Beirut - Iran News Update
The Iranian regime has reportedly altered its weapons supply strategy to Hezbollah, opting for maritime routes instead of relying on land or air channels through Syria. This shift follows significant changes in the region, particularly the decline of the Assad regime’s influence in Syria, which previously served as a key transit point for Iranian arms shipments. According to intelligence assessments, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRG…
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