Syrian Vice President Farouk Al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for high-level talks, coinciding with the launch of new anti-ISIL raids in northern Syria. His visit marks a rare diplomatic engagement between Damascus and Washington amid ongoing regional tensions.
According to diplomatic sources, Al-Sharaa’s visit aims to discuss the coordination of counterterrorism efforts and the evolving situation in ISIL-controlled territories. The development follows a series of airstrikes and ground operations targeting ISIL strongholds in the Deir Ezzor and Raqqa regions.
US officials have confirmed that the latest anti-ISIL raids were conducted jointly with local security forces, focusing on disrupting the group’s financial and recruitment networks. Early reports suggest that several key ISIL operatives were detained during the raids.
Analysts view Al-Sharaa’s arrival as a strategic step toward limited cooperation between the US and Syria, despite years of strained relations. However, Washington has clarified that the talks will remain focused solely on counterterrorism and humanitarian coordination.
Observers note that the timing of the visit — alongside intensified anti-ISIL operations — could indicate a cautious diplomatic opening amid shifting power dynamics in the Middle East.
The Syrian government has yet to release an official statement on Al-Sharaa’s US visit, but sources close to Damascus say the talks could pave the way for enhanced intelligence sharing and joint security mechanisms against ISIL remnants in the region.
As the anti-ISIL campaign intensifies, regional actors and international partners continue to stress the importance of collective action to prevent ISIL’s resurgence and stabilize post-conflict zones across Syria.
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