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US-Mediated Syria-Israel Talks in Jordan Aim to De-escalate Post-Strike Tensions

Aug 23, 2026 04:46 PM CT Amman, Jordan diplomacy,de-escalation,syria,israel,us-mediation

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Syria has confirmed participation in high-level, US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan, aimed at reducing tensions following recent Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase. This diplomatic engagement represents an attempt to stabilize the northern front and prevent further escalation between Israel and Iranian-backed forces in Syria.

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Syria confirms US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan to ease tensions Syria's state news agency SANA confirmed that Syria and Israel held high-level, US -mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, citing a diplom...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Participated in talks following recent military operations in Syria.

United States MEDIATOR

Facilitated the dialogue between Syria and Israel in Jordan.

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