U.S. Cancels Airstrike on Syrian Military Site After Direct Contact with Damascus
An unexpected emergency call between the U.S. and Syria halted a planned airstrike on an Iran-linked military site, raising speculation about possible diplomatic shifts in Washington’s Syria policy.
Watan-In a surprising development, U.S. sources revealed that American forces were on the verge of conducting an airstrike on a military site in Syria, but the operation was called off at the last moment following an urgent communication.
U.S.-Syria Direct Contact Halts Strike
According to a senior U.S. military official, the U.S. military was preparing to bomb an abandoned site in Syria, suspected of being used by an Iran-linked group for launching rockets. However, a direct conversation between the U.S. Department of Defense and the Syrian Defense Ministry resulted in a last-minute decision to suspend the military operation—a rare move in U.S.-Syrian relations.
Syria’s Swift Response Avoids Escalation
The U.S. official noted that Damascus responded quickly to Washington’s concerns and dismantled the site that was about to be targeted. This unexpected cooperation helped defuse tensions and avert an unintended military confrontation.
A Shift in U.S. Policy Toward Syria?
This development has raised speculation about a potential undisclosed diplomatic shift between Washington and Damascus. Some U.S. officers suggest that the American military has been playing an increasing diplomatic role in Syria, including mediating between the Syrian government and Kurdish fighters to promote stability and prevent renewed civil conflict.
Is Washington Changing Its Stance on Syria?
The U.S. decision to cancel the strike raises questions about Washington’s seriousness in reconsidering its approach toward Syria. Is this direct communication a prelude to broader agreements? Or was this merely an exception amid ongoing tensions?
Only time will tell whether this unexpected event signals a strategic shift or remains an isolated occurrence in the ongoing geopolitical struggle in Syria.
