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U.S. Commends Syria's Efforts Against Hezbollah Smuggling

12/6/2025

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The U.S. military praised Syrian security forces for stopping weapons shipments to Hezbollah, per CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper.
He said the shared goal is disarming Hezbollah to maintain stability in the Middle East.
Syrian authorities reported killing one smuggler and arresting four others transporting hundreds of landmines to Hezbollah, amid ongoing tensions after a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump to Israel about Syria.

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The U.S. military praised Syrian security forces for stopping weapons shipments to Hezbollah, per CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper.
He said the shared goal is disarming Hezbollah to maintain stability in the Middle East.
Syrian authorities reported killing one smuggler and arresting four others transporting hundreds of landmines to Hezbollah, amid ongoing tensions after a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump to Israel about Syria.