US Military Engages in Strategic Talks with Syria in Damascus

Damascus, Syria - September 12 (AP) The leader of the United States military's Central Command engaged in talks with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus last Friday, officials revealed.

The engagement, led by Admiral Brad Cooper, also included the participation of U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, according to a statement from Central Command. The discussions took place within the confines of the presidential palace in Syria's capital.

The dialogue centered around the persistent threat posed by the Islamic State group within the region and the potential strategies for integrating Syrian armed factions into the national military structure, as detailed by Central Command.

“Eradicating the ISIS threat in Syria will significantly mitigate the possibility of an ISIS incursion on U.S. soil, while simultaneously advancing President Trump's vision for a prosperous and tranquil Middle East, as well as a stable Syria that coexists peacefully with its neighboring countries,” the command conveyed in a statement.

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