Trump: Al-Sharaa is a strong leader in a difficult region
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- President Donald Trump praises Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as a strong leader in a difficult region, expressing satisfaction with the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad.
- Trump reaffirms his trust in al-Sharaa following a deadly attack near Palmyra, Syria, which killed three U.S. soldiers.
United States President Donald Trump has described Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as a strong leader in a complex region, reaffirming his confidence in him while also expressing satisfaction at the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad.
In a White House press conference, Trump praised al-Sharaa, calling him "a strong man in a tough part of the world, and that's what we need". Trump’s comments came after the major shift in Syria, with the ousting of Assad and other figures he described as obstacles to peace in the Middle East.
Trump on peace in the Middle East
Trump emphasized that the U.S. was committed to ensuring lasting peace in the Middle East, with Syria being an integral part of this vision. He claimed that, for the first time in 3,000 years, real peace was achievable in the region.
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He reiterated that the removal of Assad and other key figures was a crucial step in moving the region toward peace, framing it as part of a broader strategy to reshape the Middle East.
Confidence in al-Sharaa after the attack
Trump also addressed the recent attack in Syria that resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers. The assault occurred near the city of Palmyra in eastern Syria, during a joint field visit by U.S. and Syrian security forces. While the attack was claimed by Daesh, Trump was quick to defend al-Sharaa, stating that he had no connection to the attack.
Trump said the Syrian president was deeply saddened by the incident, reaffirming his trust in al-Sharaa despite the violence.
Attack near Palmyra
On Saturday, Syrian state news agency SANA reported that Syrian and U.S. security forces came under gunfire near Palmyra during a joint mission. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) later confirmed that the attack was carried out by Daesh, resulting in the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and one civilian contractor, with three others wounded.
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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) later confirmed that the attack was carried out by Daesh, resulting in the deaths of two U.S. soldiers and one civilian contractor, with three others wounded.
