'14 years of war is enough for Syria': Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will remain outside the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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WED · 2026-04-01 · 02:07 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0401-46304
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Al-Sharaa says Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked
In April 2026, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that Syria intends to remain neutral in any potential US-Israeli war against Iran. Al-Sharaa indicated that Syria would only become involved if directly attacked.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-01 · 02:07 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In April 2026, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that Syria intends to remain neutral in any potential US-Israeli war against Iran. Al-Sharaa indicated that Syria would only become involved if directly attacked. His statement comes amidst ongoing regional conflict, marking the 31st day of fighting. Al-Sharaa cited Syria's 14 years of war as the reason for its reluctance to engage in further conflict. The announcement clarifies Syria's position regarding a potential escalation of tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel.
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Fighting continues across the region for a 31st day.
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'14 years of war is enough for Syria'
quoteSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
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Syria will remain outside the US-Israeli war on Iran unless it is directly targeted.
quoteSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
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Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked
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iran
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us-israeli war
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military conflict
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ahmed al-sharaa
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