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The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is preparing to establish a military presence at an air base in Damascus, Syria, Reuters reports.
The move comes amid efforts by the Donald Trump administration to broker a non-aggression and security pact between Syria and Israel. The base is situated near southern Syria in a zone expected to be demilitarised under such a deal.
Sources say the runway is already in operational condition, and technical discussions are underway focusing on logistics, surveillance, refuelling and humanitarian operations. Syria would retain full sovereignty over the facility.
A U.S. official confirmed to Reuters that Washington is constantly evaluating its necessary posture in Syria but declined to comment on specific locations.
The move comes amid efforts by the Donald Trump administration to broker a non-aggression and security pact between Syria and Israel. The base is situated near southern Syria in a zone expected to be demilitarised under such a deal.
Sources say the runway is already in operational condition, and technical discussions are underway focusing on logistics, surveillance, refuelling and humanitarian operations. Syria would retain full sovereignty over the facility.
A U.S. official confirmed to Reuters that Washington is constantly evaluating its necessary posture in Syria but declined to comment on specific locations.
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