President Joe Biden confirmed that the US would continue its involvement in Syria to establish a transition “toward independent, sovereign and independent” after the country conducted dozens of airstrikes on terrorist ISIS targets. The strikes, which were carried out on Sunday, were part of a broader effort to degrade the terrorist group’s capabilities and prevent it from reestablishing itself in the region.
Biden warned that the toppling of Assad’s regime was a “moment of risk and uncertainty” for the Middle East, and that ISIS would exploit the regime change in Syria and attempt to reestablish itself. He said, “We will not let that happen.”
The US has around 900 troops in Syria, including forces working with Kurdish allies in the northeast, to prevent the resurgence of the terrorist Islamist group there. Biden confirmed that these troops would remain in the country as the country conducted dozens of strikes in Syria.
A US government official, Daniel Shapiro, also confirmed that the US would focus on rooting out the terrorist group’s activity in Syria. He said, “We are aware that the chaotic and dynamic circumstances on the ground in Syria could give ISIS space to find the ability to become active, to plan external operations.” He added, “We’re determined to work with those partners to continue to degrade their capabilities.”
Assad was ousted today after rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group the US had labelled a terrorist organization, managed to overthrow the government in just 10 days. Biden issued a stark warning against HTS, who has said it broke ties with al-Qaida a long time ago.
The US has carried out over 75 “precision airstrikes” in central Syria, with the goal of degrading ISIS’s capabilities and preventing it from reestablishing itself in the region. The strikes were carried out by the US military, in coordination with its allies and partners in the region.
The US is committed to working with its allies and partners in the region to establish a transition in Syria that is “toward independent, sovereign and independent.” This transition will require the US to continue its involvement in the region, including through the use of military force.
Conclusion:
The US has confirmed that it will continue its involvement in Syria to establish a transition “toward independent, sovereign and independent.” The country has carried out dozens of airstrikes on terrorist ISIS targets, and will continue to work with its allies and partners in the region to degrade the terrorist group’s capabilities and prevent it from reestablishing itself.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why is the US involved in Syria?
A: The US is involved in Syria to prevent the resurgence of the terrorist Islamist group ISIS and to establish a transition “toward independent, sovereign and independent” in the region.
Q: How many airstrikes has the US carried out in Syria?
A: The US has carried out over 75 “precision airstrikes” in central Syria.
Q: Will the US continue its involvement in Syria?
A: Yes, the US has confirmed that it will continue its involvement in Syria to establish a transition “toward independent, sovereign and independent” in the region.
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