Biden Pledges Support for Post-Assad Syria Amidst Transition
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President Joe Biden announced U.S. support for Syria and its neighbors following the collapse of the Assad regime, emphasizing the opportunity and risks during Syria's political transition. The U.S. will aid regional stability, continue operations against ISIS, and support the establishment of a sovereign Syrian government. Biden also reaffirmed the commitment to bring home American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria in 2012. Assad has reportedly fled to Moscow, ending his family's long-standing rule.
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