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Syria Declares Neutrality Amid U.S.-Israeli-Iran Conflict

4/1/2026

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated on March 30, 2026, that Syria will remain neutral in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless it faces aggression.
Speaking in Berlin, he said Syria aims to avoid becoming a battleground.
He noted the region remains volatile, with significant casualties and economic disruption.
Despite deploying troops to its borders with Lebanon and Iraq, he reiterated that Syria does not seek further conflict.

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated on March 30, 2026, that Syria will remain neutral in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless it faces aggression.
Speaking in Berlin, he said Syria aims to avoid becoming a battleground.
He noted the region remains volatile, with significant casualties and economic disruption.
Despite deploying troops to its borders with Lebanon and Iraq, he reiterated that Syria does not seek further conflict.