Syrian authorities reported that they killed one man and arrested four others during a raid near Damascus, thwarting an attempt to smuggle over a thousand landmines into Lebanon. The operation led to the seizure of 1,250 mines equipped with detonators, which officials say were intended for Hezbollah. The incident highlights the Syrian government's efforts to disrupt weapons transfers to Hezbollah, following a shift in policy after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. The current leadership has distanced itself from Iran and is working to block the flow of arms to the Lebanese group.