فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Damascus, April 13, 2025 – An investigation published by The Washington Post on April 12, 2025, revealed that Syria’s new authorities have successfully dismantled an extensive Iranian network known as the “land bridge,” used for smuggling weapons, money, and training fighters loyal to Iran. This move follows the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, marking a significant shift in the country’s security policy.
According to the investigation, Syrian authorities uncovered a complex web of military facilities and secret storage sites established by Iran across Syrian territory over years. These sites were used to train and arm various groups, including members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, the Polisario Front, Afghan mercenaries, and other Shiite militias. The report highlighted that the aim of these activities was to bolster Iran’s influence and destabilize regional countries, particularly Morocco and North Africa.
Among the startling discoveries, authorities found factories producing Captagon, a drug used to finance illicit activities, as well as warehouses containing advanced drones, underscoring the technological scope of the Iranian network. Hundreds of fighters involved in these operations have been arrested, in a move aimed at severing Iran’s support channels in Syria.
The investigation explained that the “land bridge” was a cornerstone of Iran’s strategy to connect Tehran to Lebanon via Iraq and Syria, facilitating the seamless transfer of weapons and resources to its proxies in the region. With the dismantling of this network, Iran’s influence in Syria has suffered a significant blow, potentially impacting the capabilities of groups like Hezbollah in the future.
Commenting on these developments, Syrian government sources affirmed their commitment to restoring national sovereignty and preventing foreign powers from exploiting Syrian territory for destabilizing purposes. Meanwhile, observers warned that this move could provoke reactions from Iran or its allies, further complicating the regional landscape.
This action is seen as a decisive step toward restoring stability in Syria after years of conflict, with the new authorities focusing on dismantling networks that exploited the chaos to advance foreign agendas. The question remains: to what extent will Syria be able to sustain this momentum in the face of complex regional challenges?
