The US will deploy military personnel at an airbase in Damascus, reports Reuters.

The United States plans to deploy its forces at an airbase in Damascus. The goal is to facilitate the conclusion of a security pact between Israel and Syria, reports Reuters.

New Role of the Airbase

The base, located in southern Syria, will become a key element in creating a demilitarized zone. This is part of a non-aggression agreement brokered by the Trump administration. The base is expected to be used to monitor the implementation of the agreement.

Syrian sources claim that the facility will serve for logistics, surveillance, and humanitarian operations. At the same time, Syria will retain sovereignty over the base. The runway is already ready for use, but the timing of the arrival of American troops has not yet been determined.

Context and Prospects

The US has long been present in northeastern Syria, supporting Kurdish forces in the fight against the “Islamic State.” Recently, the Pentagon announced a reduction of the contingent to 1,000 people. Soon, Syria may join the global coalition against ISIS led by the US.

Diplomatic Steps

A meeting between Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is planned at the White House. The US is proposing to the UN Security Council to lift sanctions on the Syrian leader. After the new government came to power, some EU and US sanctions have already been lifted, and Ukraine has resumed diplomatic relations. A recent visit by al-Sharaa to Moscow led to the resumption of flights by Russians to their airbase in Syria.

Syria, having endured years of war, faces challenges: from worn-out equipment to food shortages. The country is seeking ways to ensure security and rebuild infrastructure, balancing between regional forces and its own ambitions.

How can old enemies become part of Syria’s survival strategy? This question remains open, but one thing is clear: in the world of diplomacy, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

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