Mystery Truck With Advanced Rockets Seized: Syria Points Finger at Hezbollah Link

Syrian authorities have intercepted a truck carrying advanced weapons and rockets near the country’s border with Iraq, alleging that the shipment was headed for the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon , state media reported on Thursday.

The seizure took place as Syria’s new leadership continues efforts to tighten control over its borders and curb weapons and drug smuggling networks that have operated for years across the region.

According to Syria’s state-run SANA news agency , an unnamed Interior Ministry official said the truck was seized during an operation and that a preliminary investigation indicated its intended destination was Hezbollah in Lebanon .

The development comes amid heightened tensions between Hezbollah and Israel , with the group engaged in ongoing conflict with Israeli forces since early March.

Syria’s current authorities, which came to power after removing former President Bashar Assad in 2024, have increased security operations along key border routes, particularly those connecting Syria with Iraq and Lebanon. These corridors have historically been used for transferring weapons and supplies to Iran-backed groups .

However, Hezbollah has rejected Syria’s allegations, calling them “baseless” and accusing authorities of spreading false claims. The group said it no longer maintains operations inside Syria, despite its previous involvement in the country during Assad’s 13-year civil war .

Meanwhile, Iraq’s Joint Operations Command announced the formation of a committee to investigate the alleged smuggling operation. Iraqi officials said they would coordinate with Syrian authorities but provided no further details.

The incident comes as US President Donald Trump has urged Syria to take action against Hezbollah and has also pressed Iraq to dismantle Iran-backed armed groups. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi recently visited Washington for talks focused on regional security and militia disarmament.

The seizure highlights growing efforts by Syria and neighbouring countries to control weapons networks amid wider Middle East tensions .