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Israeli Air Force Intercepts Iranian Plane at Damascus Airport, Forces Return

Dec 1, 2024, 05:17 PM

An Iranian military cargo plane, suspected of carrying weapons to Hezbollah, was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force over Syria. The plane, en route from Tehran to Damascus airport, was forced to return to Iran after Israeli fighter jets ordered it to turn around overnight between Saturday and Sunday. This incident marks a significant escalation in Israel's efforts to prevent the flow of arms to Hezbollah, a group it considers a threat, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.