Syria
Syria and Turkey seal gas agreement to ease power crisis
Syria and Turkey have reached a deal to supply Syria with six million cubic meters of natural gas per day, Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bachir announced Friday.
In a significant military operation on Sunday, the United States carried out "dozens of airstrikes" targeting over 75 positions held by the Islamic State (ISIS) in central Syria, according to a statement from US Central Command (Centcom).
The airstrikes aimed to weaken ISIS's operational capacity in the region © Mena Today
In a significant military operation on Sunday, the United States carried out "dozens of airstrikes" targeting over 75 positions held by the Islamic State (ISIS) in central Syria, according to a statement from US Central Command (Centcom).
“There should be no doubt: we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute itself or exploit the current situation in Syria,” declared General Michael Erik Kurilla, Centcom commander, in the official release. The strikes come amid heightened instability following a swift offensive by rebel groups that resulted in the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
The airstrikes aimed to weaken ISIS's operational capacity in the region and prevent the group from capitalizing on the political and security vacuum created by recent upheavals. The military campaign underscores Washington's resolve to counter the resurgence of ISIS in the Middle East.
“This mission is a critical step in ensuring regional stability and protecting global security interests,” added Centcom officials.
The operation follows a period of escalating tensions in Syria, where rebel factions launched a lightning offensive, leading to the collapse of the Assad regime. The sudden power shift has created a volatile environment, potentially enabling extremist groups to reorganize and expand their influence.
US officials have expressed concerns that ISIS could exploit the chaos to rebuild its networks, particularly in areas where governance and security structures have deteriorated.
Syria and Turkey have reached a deal to supply Syria with six million cubic meters of natural gas per day, Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bachir announced Friday.
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