After the fall of al-Assad, America announced air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria. conflict news
US Central Command says it struck more than 75 targets to ensure armed groups cannot take advantage of the end of the Syrian leader’s rule.
The United States says it has carried out dozens of airstrikes against ISIL (ISIS) targets in Syria following the stunning fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday it has struck more than 75 targets, including ISIL (ISIS) leaders, operatives and camps, to ensure the armed group does not take advantage of the end of al-Assad’s rule. Could lift.
CENTCOM said it was assessing damage after the attacks, which involved warplanes including the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, but there was no indication of civilian casualties.
“There should be no doubt – we will not allow ISIS to regroup and take advantage of the current situation in Syria,” Gen. Michael Eric Kurilla, CENTCOM commander, said in a statement.
“All organizations in Syria should know that if they partner with or support ISIS in any way we will hold them accountable.”
The attacks came as outgoing US President Joe Biden described al-Assad’s fall as a “moment of risk” and a “historic opportunity”.
In a televised address from the White House, Biden said the fall of al-Assad at the hands of the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) was a chance for the long-suffering people of Syria to “build a better future for our proud country.” Was. ,
“This is also a moment of risk and uncertainty. As we all come to the question of what comes next, the United States will work with our allies and stakeholders in Syria to help them take advantage of the opportunity to manage risk,” Biden said.
Attempting to take partial credit for al-Assad’s fall, Biden said his demise was made possible by declining support for his government from Russia, Iran and Hezbollah.
“For years, Assad’s main supporters have been Iran, Hezbollah and Russia. But in the last week, their support has collapsed – all three of them – because all three of them are much weaker today than they were when I took office,” Biden said.
The sudden end of the al-Assad family’s 53-year rule has created an atmosphere of uncertainty over the security situation in the Middle East, including the presence of an estimated 900 US troops in Syria.
US President-elect Donald Trump, who ordered the halving of the number of US troops in Syria during his first term after railing against a complete withdrawal from Syria, indicated on Saturday that his administration would not intervene in any conflict in the country. Will not join.
“Syria is a mess, but not our friend,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, before switching to all capital letters for emphasis.
“The United States should have nothing to do with this. This is not our fight. Let it play out. Don’t get involved!”
In his first public appearance since the capture of Damascus, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Julani, the former leader of al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch, called the fall of al-Assad an opportunity to turn Syria into a “beacon for the Islamic nation.” and the beginning of a “new history” for the region.
“God will not let you down,” al-Julani said in a victory speech at the symbolic Umayyad Mosque in the Syrian capital.
“This victory is for all Syrians; They were all part of this victory.”
