US, regional diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria after Assad, Blinken says
Top diplomats from the U.S., Turkey, the EU, and Arab nations convened in Jordan to discuss Syria's future after President Assad's ouster. They agreed on a new government that respects minority rights, maintains Syria's unity, and combats terrorism. The U.S. engaged with rebel groups, including HTS, regarding the missing journalist Austin Tice.