Damascus: The United States is preparing to deploy military personnel to an airbase in Damascus as part of efforts to support a security pact between Syria and Israel, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. This development marks a significant shift in Syria’s foreign policy following the fall of longtime leader Bashar al-Assad last year, signaling Damascus’ strategic realignment toward Washington.

The airbase, strategically located at the gateway to southern Syria, is expected to play a crucial role in monitoring a potential demilitarized zone under the non-aggression agreement being brokered by the Trump administration. U.S. officials have accelerated reconnaissance missions at the facility over the past two months, confirming that its long runway is operational and ready for

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