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US Expresses Concern Over Escalating Tensions in Syria

Published January 8, 2026, 21:06
US Expresses Concern Over Escalating Tensions in Syria

The US has expressed concern over developments in the Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods of Aleppo, Syria, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and protect civilians. US Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, stated that the US is ready to play an active role in de-escalating tensions, in cooperation with its regional partners. He emphasized that Syria has made significant strides towards stability and national reconciliation in recent months, including talks with Israel, and that peace must be achieved through dialogue, not violence.