The new Syrian government has declared it will no longer allow Iranian aircraft, particularly civilian aircraft, to fly into Syrian airspace, according to a story published by Iran International on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Hezbollah’s ability to rebuild its military capabilities is expected to be significantly impacted by this operation, according to a report published by the Israeli news website Walla. The decision is a major blow to Iran’s influence in the area and its ability to provide Hezbollah and its allies with weapons and other military equipment.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Iran has long been a major friend of Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist political party and terrorist group based in Lebanon that has benefited greatly from Iranian assistance. Significant effects for the Yemeni conflict, where Hezbollah has aided the Houthi rebels against the Saudi-led coalition, are also anticipated from the prohibition on Iranian aircraft flying over Syria. The removal of Syria as a transit route for Iranian aircraft will significantly reduce Hezbollah’s capacity to provide the Houthis with weapons and other supplies.
Given that Israel has recently undertaken multiple airstrikes against Iranian sites in Syria, this development coincides with heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. Hezbollah’s supply routes have also been targeted by the Israeli military, which sees them as a serious danger to its national security. Syria’s decision to bar Iranian aircraft from its airspace is likewise viewed as a dramatic change from the nation’s historically pro-Iranian foreign policy. This action is regarded as a crucial component of the new Syrian government’s apparent attempt to adopt a more nuanced approach to its dealings with other nations in the area.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
