Washington D.C. – In a dramatic shift in Middle East policy, the United States announced today that Syria, under its new leadership, will actively assist in confronting regional threats posed by Iran, Hezbollah, and other terrorist networks. the announcement follows recent talks between President Donald J. Trump and Syrian President Al-Sharaa, signaling a important thaw in relations after decades of hostility.
The move marks a pivotal moment in the Syrian conflict, which saw the overthrow of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad at the end of last year. Assad, a key ally of Iran and Hezbollah, had been ostracized by the West. This new partnership with the U.S. represents a complete realignment for Syria, transitioning it from a perceived source of regional instability to a partner in counterterrorism efforts. The development has far-reaching implications for the balance of power in the Middle East and the ongoing fight against extremist groups.
According to a statement released by a white house spokesperson,Barrack,president trump and President Al-Sharaa “reaffirmed a shared belief: That the time has come to replace alienation with engagement,and to give Syria – and its people – a real chance for renewal.” Barrack further stated that Damascus will “actively assist us in confronting and dismantling the remnants of ISIS, IRGC (Iranian Revolutionary Guard), Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist networks, and will stand as a committed partner in global efforts to secure peace.”
Syria’s commitment extends to joining the US-led global coalition against ISIS,a move hailed by the White House as “a historic framework marking Syria’s transition from a source of terrorism to a partner of counterterrorism.” Al-Sharaa, in an interview with The Washington post last week, confirmed that Syrian forces had expelled Iranian and Hezbollah forces from its territory, paving the way for a new era of cooperation with the United States.