US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told lawmakers that Syria’s transitional government is very fragile and could soon collapse, which could lead to a full-scale civil war and even division of the country
Rubio spoke to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday and warned that Syria is “weeks” away from a possible civil war.
He explained that given the enormous challenges facing the new Syrian government, the country is “maybe weeks, not months, away from collapse, with a civil war of epic proportions,” which could result in the division of the Syrian territory.
Rubio also noted that officials in Syria’s transitional government “have failed a background check,” suggesting concerns about their legitimacy or capabilities.
He said that if the United States had not engaged in Syria, “failure would have been guaranteed.”
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Rubio warns Syria is “maybe weeks? away from a “full-scale civil war of epic proportions.” pic.twitter.com/dEhhP0YFK9
Last week, in a historic shift in American foreign policy, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would lift sanctions on Syria.
He said: “Syria has suffered too much through tragedy, war and death over many years.
As such, my administration has taken the first steps to normalize relations between the United States and Syria for the first time in more than a decade.” Trump added: “Sanctions were tough and played a role at the time, but now is Syria’s time to shine.
I wish Syria the best of luck.
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He concluded by saying: “We hope they can stabilize the country and keep the peace.”
Published in 05/20/2025 19h06
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