Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again as Syria officially denounced what it refers to as the "American occupation" of certain parts of its territory and the deadly overnight airstrikes.
Pres Bashar al-Assad © Mena Today
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again as Syria officially denounced what it refers to as the "American occupation" of certain parts of its territory and the deadly overnight airstrikes.
The statement comes in the wake of retaliatory strikes conducted by the United States, which it claims were executed "successfully" against elite Iranian forces and Iran-backed groups in both Syria and Iraq.
Syria's foreign ministry released a strongly worded statement condemning the U.S. actions, asserting that American retaliation only serves to "further ignite the Middle East conflict in an extremely dangerous manner." The Syrian government has been consistent in its opposition to foreign military presence within its borders.
Critics argue that the Syrian government's stance might be seen as contradictory, considering its own actions during the civil war.
Bashar al-Assad's regime has been accused of being responsible for the deaths of over 500,000 civilians during the conflict.
Furthermore, the Alawite-led government's ability to maintain power has relied heavily on the presence of Russian and Iranian troops, as well as Hezbollah militants on its soil.
By Sam Latikos
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that Turkey did not want to resort to military action again against Syria's Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), but warned that the patience of the actors involved was running out over what he described as delays in implementing an integration deal.
French, Saudi Arabian and American officials will hold talks with the head of the Lebanese army on Thursday in Paris aimed at finalising a roadmap to enable a mechanism for the disarmament of the Hezbollah group, diplomats said.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Wednesday that negotiations with Israel should not be seen as a form of capitulation, stressing that dialogue is a necessary tool to strengthen security and stability, particularly in southern Lebanon.
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