Syria Officially Joins International Coalition Against ISIS
Belém, Brazil – Syria has formally become the 90th member of the international coalition fighting the islamic State (ISIS), also known as Daesh, a U.S. official confirmed today. The move, announced during a period of shifting geopolitical alliances, marks a meaningful progress in the ongoing effort to dismantle the terrorist organization and curb the flow of foreign fighters.
This decision comes as Syria, under its interim president who rose to power after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, seeks to re-engage with the international community. For France, notably, Syria’s participation carries heightened meaning given the origins of the 2015 Paris attacks, which were planned in Syria. The inclusion of Syria in the coalition is expected to bolster counter-terrorism operations and enhance regional security, though questions remain about the extent of Damascus‘s full commitment.
The announcement followed meetings between Syrian President Ahmad al-Charaa and both U.S. officials and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. Macron urged al-Charaa to “join the international coalition to fight Daesh,” emphasizing that Syria must be “a full player in our fight against terrorist groups.” He also reminded the press of the November 13th anniversary of the Paris attacks, stating, “no one forgets that the attacks…had been fomented in Syria and therefore it is also a security issue for the French.”
According to the U.S. official, Damascus will now “partner with the United States to eliminate the last centers of Daesh and put an end to the influx of foreign fighters.” Prior to the formal announcement, al-Charaa indicated in an interview with fox news that the details of Syria’s involvement were still under discussion. The move represents a notable shift in international cooperation against ISIS,as the coalition seeks to address the group’s continued presence and evolving threats.
