Iran building new crossing on Syria border that would let it smuggle weapons, oil, experts say
Yonat Friling
New satellite images indicate Iran is building a border crossing at the Syrian-Iraqi border, which would open up a coveted land route from Iran to Lebanon, according to Western intelligence sources.
The images, obtained exclusively by Fox News and captured earlier this week, show a new construction in the Albukamal Al-Qaim crossing.
A new construction in the Albukamal Al-Qaim crossing was seen via satellite. (ImageSat International)
The area is under the control of Pro-Iranian Shiite militias. Last summer, Iran increased its presence in the area.
Pro-Iranian Shiite militias have controlled the area.
Pro-Iranian Shiite militias have controlled the area. (ImageSat International)
According to analysts for ISI, which captures satellite data, the existing border crossing is still closed and destroyed, and the Iranians have put a lot of effort and resources into building the new one.
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