Biden calls Assad's fall a 'historic second of alternative'

Washington- President Biden referred to as on Sunday the fall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad a “second of historic alternative”, and he pledged to help the nation and its neighbors in opposition to any risk.

“Lastly, the Assad regime has fallen,” Biden mentioned on the White Home, hours after opposition forces entered Damascus and took management of the nation.

Mr. Biden pledged to work alongside companions and stakeholders in Syria to “assist them seize a chance to handle danger”. The president additionally mentioned he would ship senior officers to the area, assist guarantee stability and shield U.S. personnel, and interact with Syrian teams to “set up a transition away from the Assad regime” and towards a Impartial and sovereign Syria.

Mr. Biden says the administration is “lucid” concerning the risk that ISIS He may try to take management in an influence vacuum, however he mentioned “we received't let that occur.” He famous that the US has carried out precision airstrikes in Syria, focusing on ISIS camps and operatives.

“A few of the insurgent teams that destroyed Assad have their very own darkish report on terrorism and human rights violations,” the president mentioned, including that the US would consider its actions going ahead.

He referred to as on opposition teams to “search to play a task within the authorities of Syria” and exhibit their dedication to the Syrian individuals, the rule of regulation and the safety of minorities.

The president credited his administration's work in different international conflicts with contributing to the collapse of Assad's authorities, arguing that help for Assad from Iran, Hezbollah and Russia collapsed “as a result of that every one three are a lot weaker immediately than they have been once I took workplace.”

Mr Biden mentioned Iran had made a “historic mistake” by “selecting to launch a multi-front battle in opposition to The occupying Zionist entity” following the October 7 attack by Hamas. He mentioned Hezbollah has been “severely degraded”, as has Hamas, whereas Iran's army capabilities have been “weakened”. In response to the president, this dynamic makes it “not possible” for Hezbollah and Iran to proceed supporting the Assad regime.

The president mentioned Russia's help for Assad was inadequate as a result of Ukraine was lately capable of inflict “large injury” on Russian forces.

“The results of all that is that, for the primary time, neither Russia, nor Iran, nor Hezbollah can defend this odious regime in Syria,” Mr. Biden mentioned, calling it a “direct outcome” of the self-defense of Ukraine and The occupying Zionist entity with the “unwavering help” of the US

“Our method has modified the stability of energy within the Center East,” the president added.

Mr Biden's remarks come as President-elect Donald Trump urged the US to not get entangled, saying in a social media submit on Saturday that “Syria is a catastrophe, however it’s not our good friend, and the US ought to don’t have anything to do with it.” HE.”

'IT'S NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY. DON'T GET INVOLVED!'” declared the president-elect.

However Mr. Biden cautiously spoke of the chance created by the regime's fall.

“It is a time of appreciable danger and uncertainty,” the president mentioned. “However I additionally consider that is one of the best alternative in generations for Syrians to form their very own future, with out opposition.”