IAF Intercepts Iranian Plane Over Syria Overnight, Suspected of Carrying Arms to Hezbollah

Dec 1, 2024, 06:25 PM

The Israeli Air Force intercepted an Iranian cargo plane over Syrian airspace, suspected of ferrying arms to Hezbollah, overnight between Saturday and Sunday. Israeli fighter jets flew up to the aircraft and ordered it to change course, and the plane complied, turning back towards Iran. This incident is part of Israel's ongoing operations to enforce a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which includes preventing the transfer of arms to the group. The plane, believed to be operated by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, was en route to Damascus when it was intercepted.