A senior American official has revealed that Iran is advancing the arming of allied militias across the Middle East through a sophisticated smuggling network. In recent weeks, Iran reportedly transferred weapons to a Kurdish militia in northern Syria, which faces threats from both Turkey and the Syrian government. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has managed to rebuild its weapons-smuggling network from Iran through Syria, taking advantage of the Syrian regime's weakened control over its territory. The limited capabilities of the Lebanese army along the border and the use of Lebanese seaports have further enabled these operations. In response, the United States is collaborating with regional governments to bolster border monitoring and interception efforts.