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Syria Cracks Down on Hezbollah Following Assad Regime's Collapse
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Syria's new government has been actively targeting Hezbollah networks since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. Recent operations include foiling a plot against the Homs refinery and arresting alleged Hezbollah members. These actions are part of a broader campaign to dismantle smuggling routes and prevent Hezbollah's resurgence in Syria, which previously facilitated Iranian weapons shipments. Major busts have occurred throughout 2025 and 2026, disrupting Hezbollah's operations.
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- Syria's new government is targeting Hezbollah networks following the Assad regime's collapse in December 2024.
- A recent raid foiled a plot against the Homs refinery and led to arrests of alleged Hezbollah members.
- Syrian security forces have conducted multiple raids and arrests of Hezbollah-linked cells since early 2025.
- Hezbollah previously supported the Assad regime and used Syria as a route for Iranian weapons.
- Seizures include rockets, anti-tank missiles, drones, and explosives intended for Hezbollah.
- The campaign aims to dismantle smuggling routes and prevent Hezbollah's presence in Syria.
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