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A Syrian government official from the Foreign Ministry denied Thursday a report claiming the United States plans to establish a military presence at an airbase in southern Syria.
The report, initially published by Reuters, suggested that the U.S. intended to deploy forces at the airbase as part of a broader role in overseeing a security agreement between Syria and Israel. However, the official, speaking to Syria's state news agency SANA, stated that the report was inaccurate and does not reflect the government’s position.
The official indicated that U.S. involvement in Syria is evolving, with the United States shifting focus toward direct engagement with the Syrian government in Damascus.
"The current stage marks a transformation in the U.S. position towards direct engagement with the Syrian central government in Damascus, and towards supporting the country’s unity while rejecting any calls for partition," the source said.
The source mentioned that efforts are underway to transfer partnerships and understandings, previously focused on "temporary entities," to Damascus as part of joint political, military, and economic coordination, all in alignment with Syria's sovereignty and mutual respect.
Reuters reported that the U.S. is set to establish a military presence at an airbase in southern Syria to oversee the implementation of the deal, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts mediated by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Sources familiar with the alleged preparations at the base, cited by Reuters, confirmed that the U.S. plans to use the base to help monitor the potential Israel-Syria agreement.
The alleged U.S. involvement comes at a time when Syria’s regional alliances are shifting, particularly following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, who had been a long-time ally of Iran.
Trump is also set to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, marking the first such visit by a Syrian head of state.
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