Iraq PM orders probe into attempted weapons smuggling on Syrian border

“Coordination will also be undertaken with the Syrian side to ascertain all details related to this operation and to hold those responsible accountable,” the statement added. The move aims to bolster border stability and prevent further attempts that “undermine national security.”

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Syria says seized Hezbollah-bound weapons at Iraqi border

"Preliminary investigations, based on the evidence and indications gathered during the operation, confirmed that the shipment was prepared for transit through Syrian territory toward Lebanon on behalf of the terrorist Hezbollah militia," said the Syrian interior ministry.

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‘Humiliation’: Hezbollah leader slams Lebanon-Israel framework

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem questioned the Lebanese authorities over the framework agreement with Israel, accusing them of failing to secure a ceasefire when it was previously offered.

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Israel, Lebanon sign framework agreement

Israel and Lebanon on Friday signed a framework agreement, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling it “the beginning of the beginning,” and cautioning that “there's a lot of work ahead.”

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Hezbollah chief rejects conditions for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

“Israel has no option but to withdraw completely from every inch of our Lebanese land and to stop the aggression by air, land, sea, and in all forms,” the Hezbollah leader said.

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Rubio hails Israel-Lebanon talks as Tel Aviv balks at withdrawal

"I think we are very close in our hopes of getting a commitment of intent between the two countries," Rubio told reporters in Bahrain during his ongoing tour of the Gulf.

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Hezbollah chief says thwarted ‘Greater Israel’ ambitions

“The project to eliminate the existence of Hezbollah and all those with it was part of the path toward ‘Greater Israel’,” said Naim Qassem. “We can say that after all of Israel's attempts over the past two or three years, we have reached a stage where the project has been broken.”

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Israel's Ben-Gvir fans war flames amid fragile US-Iran truce

“The State of Israel must be secure. If Israel is not secure, Beirut will look like Beit Hanoun,” said Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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Hezbollah chief praises Iran for putting Lebanon at forefront of negotiations

“Iran emerged stronger with enormous and great sacrifices,” Qassem said.

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