Hezbollah, Iran preparing for ‘day after’ Assad

The IDF also believes Hezbollah has obtained SA-8 Russian-made advanced surface-to-air missile systems from Syria.

Hezbollah and Iran are preparing for the “day after” Syria’s downfall with plans for how to continue supporting the Lebanon-based guerrilla group in the event that President Bashar Assad’s regime is toppled.

In recent years, a significant portion of Hezbollah’s weaponry has come directly from Syria.

Last week, for example, The Jerusalem Post revealed that Syria had recently transferred dozens of additional M600 long-range missiles to Hezbollah as well as additional 302 mm rockets.

The IDF also believes Hezbollah has obtained SA-8 Russian-made advanced surface-to-air missile systems from Syria.

Continue reading article: Hezbollah, Iran preparing for ‘day after’ Assad (Jerusalem Post)