Iraq blocks missile resupply of Hezbollah by Iran

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could have exploded into something far worse... had U.S. forces not been positioned in Iraq. USA Today reports:

The United States blocked an Iranian cargo plane's flight to Syria last month after intelligence analysts concluded it was carrying sophisticated missiles and launchers to resupply Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, two U.S. intelligence officials say. Eight days after Hezbollah's war with Israel began, U.S. diplomats persuaded Turkey and Iraq to deny the plane permission to cross their territory to Damascus, a transfer point for arms to Hezbollah, the officials said. ...Their account illustrates the quiet support the United States gave Israel during the 34-day war, even enlisting help from Muslim nations where acting on Israel's behalf is politically anathema...

Of course, don't look for this news in the New York Times. Like so many other stories, it's been censored.

USA Today: Officials: U.S. blocked missiles to Hezbollah