United States Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said efforts to de-escalate the situation were ongoing amid rising tensions between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government.
In a post on X on Friday, Barrack said that the US “remains in close contact with all parties in Syria and is working around the clock to de-escalate the situation and prevent further escalation.”
The comments come as both sides traded accusations over the failure to implement the March 10 agreement.
The United States remains in close contact with all parties in Syria, working around the clock to lower the temperature, prevent escalation, and return to integration talks between the Syrian government and the SDF.
— Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) January 16, 2026
