Here’s what to know about the US push for stability in post-Assad Syria
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been on perhaps his last Middle East diplomatic mission as America’s top diplomat this week.
U.S. officials in direct contact with Syria’s new leaders
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. government is communicating with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which remains on a State Department terrorism list.
U.S. in Direct Contact With Rebels Who Took Over Syria
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said the United States was communicating directly with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the dominant rebel faction, despite its designation as a terrorist group.
U.S., regional diplomats meet to discuss Syria's future
Top diplomats from the United States, Turkey, the European Union and Arab nations met in Jordan on Saturday for talks on Syria as regional and global powers scramble for influence over whatever government replaces ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
US says it is in contact with new Syria rulers
Western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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King of Jordan receives Abdullah bin Zayed, participants in Aqaba Meetings on Syria
King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan received Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with Arab and foreign ministers and international officials participating in the Aqaba ministerial meetings on Syria held today in Aqaba.
U.S. and Allies Race to Shape a New Syria Trying to Get on Its Feet
As a rebel alliance with a tenuous hold on power struggles to assert control of the fractured country, Israel, Turkey and the United States are trying to influence what Syria will become.
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Blinken says US has made 'direct contact' with Syria's victorious HTS
The United States has made "direct contact" with Syria's victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels despite designating the group as terrorists, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday, as he
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Jordan supports Syria in rebuilding phase after years of killing: Foreign minister
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed Saturday Amman’s support for Syria during its rebuilding phase after years of killing, destruction and displacement. Safadi condemned Israel's incursions into Syria, warning that they would "will only complicate matters."
Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria’s transition
Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey have met in Jordan to discuss Syria’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government last weekend.
Russia ‘not leaving’ two main bases in Syria
Russia is pulling back its military from northern Syria and posts in the Alawite Mountains but is not leaving its two main bases, four Syrian officials told Reuters.
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