Why tensions are rising on the Syria-Lebanon border

Why tensions are rising on the Syria-Lebanon border

Damascus, Syria - Security has been massively ramped up at Syria’s Masnaa crossing with Lebanon as the country fortifies its borders amid major regional turmoil brought about by the US-Israeli war against Iran. At least three new checkpoints have been established for those who have just arrived from Lebanon, and searches of individuals' cars and travel papers have intensified. This comes after Syria announced the deployment of thousands of addit…