While Damascus seeks to please the US by potentially helping Lebanon confront Iranian influence, its rulers also want to avoid falling into a bloody quagmire

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani told Lebanon’s president on Thursday that Damascus had no intention of intervening militarily in his country

Foreign Minister raised possibility after US President Donald Trump suggested Syrian intervention in Lebanon

When asked whether Damascus would be willing to meet with Hezbollah in the future, Syria’s foreign minister indicated that it would not rule out such a meeting.

Syria has ruled out military intervention in Lebanon despite US pressure to act against Hezbollah, saying it seeks to avoid escalation and focus on rebuilding ties with Beirut.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has assured Lebanese leaders that Damascus has no intention of intervening militarily in Lebanon, seeking to dispel speculation following…

While Damascus seeks to please the US by potentially helping Lebanon confront Iranian influence, its rulers also want to avoid falling into a bloody quagmire

Asaad al-Shaibani's meeting with Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri signals that Damascus favours dialogue and border coordination over military intervention in Lebanon

Asaad al-Shaibani's meeting with Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri signals that Damascus favours dialogue and border coordination over military intervention in Lebanon