The war to cut off Hezbollah: HTS battling against Iran-backed smuggling routes - Washington Post
Syrian armed forces and patrols are facing frequent fire from Hezbollah terrorists seeking to rearm after its war against Israel.
Search and sweep operations are being expanded to track down remnants of the deposed Bashar al-Assad regime after recent security tensions in the coastal region, where ousted regime elements attacked security patrols and checkpoints, resulting in casualties on March 07, 2025 in Latakia, Syria.(photo credit: Izettin Kasim/Anadolu via Getty Images)Updated: 
