President Joe Biden said the United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to consider alternatives and manage risk after rebels overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
In a speech at the White House, Biden said the United States would support Syria's neighbors during the transition period and carefully monitor the rhetoric and actions of rebel groups.
President Biden said the United States does not officially know Assad's whereabouts, but pointed to reports that he had gone to Moscow.
He said al-Assad "must be held accountable." Biden said that Syria is in a period of danger and uncertainty and that it is the first time in years that neither Russia, nor Iran, nor the militant organization Hezbollah have an influential role in Syria.
"For years, Assad's main backers have been Iran, Hezbollah and Russia. But over the last week, their support has dissolved because all three of them are much weaker today than they were when I took office," he said. Biden.
President Biden said US forces conducted more than 10 high-precision strikes inside Syria on Sunday targeting Islamic State militant group camps and operatives.
"It is a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria to build a better future for their proud country. It is also a moment of danger and uncertainty," Biden said.
"As we all ask the question of what comes next, the United States will work with our partners and stakeholders in Syria to help them take advantage of the opportunity to manage the risk," Biden added. VOA (A2 Televizion)
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