Trump praises Syrian President al-Sharaa after offensive against SDF
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In January 2026, US President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction with developments in Syria following a Syrian army offensive against the Kurdish-led SDF. Trump spoke with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa before al-Sharaa's scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Al-Sharaa emphasized Syria's commitment to territorial integrity and preventing the return of terrorist groups. The SDF had withdrawn from Raqqa and Deir Az Zor after the Syrian army's offensive. The US Special Envoy for Syria stated that the SDF's role as the primary anti-ISIS force had largely expired, with the Syrian government assuming security responsibilities. Trump indicated that he and Secretary of State Rubio had resolved a significant problem in conjunction with Syria, but provided no specifics.
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