Levant Networks (http://www.levantnetworks.com/tag/syria/page/2/)
Iran has appointed a new military point-man for its activities in eastern Syria, according to a pro-opposition Syrian activist group that closely follows Tehran’s military moves in the border region.
Syria’s government has taken action regarding customs violations perpetrated by an alleged facilitator of Iranian arms deliveries and his Beirut-based firm.
While Al-Akhbar did not disclose the identity of the plaintiff, Levant Networks determined that he is the son of Fadi Nasser, who was sanctioned by the US for allegedly helping move oil to Syria.
The recent Syrian government action against Rami Makhlouf points to the under-fire business kingpin’s involvement in the illicit import of petroleum into Syria.