Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30pm on 08 Dec 2024,Sunday International
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali was escorted to a hotel after rebels overthrew the Bashar al-Assad government in a swift offensive that took Damascus. Assad's whereabouts remain unknown, with reports suggesting he may have fled the country. The US has vowed to maintain its presence in eastern Syria to prevent an ISIS resurgence amid the chaos. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Daniel Shapiro stated that efforts would continue to degrade ISIS capabilities and prevent the group from gaining momentum. Meanwhile, Iran's embassy in Syria was reportedly attacked by unknown assailants.
