Druze National Guard closes Damascus road; US envoy accuses Sweida of drug trade

The Druze-affiliated National Guard under Sheikh Hekmat al-Hajri has completely closed the road to Damascus, escalating local control in Sweida. The Bashan Administration rejected US envoy Tom Barak's claim that Sweida relies on drug manufacturing, highlighting friction between local Druze forces and US diplomatic messaging. This signals heightened instability in southern Syria and potential disruption to key supply routes.

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