U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that American officials have been in contact with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, stressing the need to convey important messages during Syria's transition.
Blinken emphasized that the U.S. stands ready to assist Syrians in succeeding post-Assad, indicating a shift in diplomatic engagements towards groups once deemed terrorist organizations.
HTS, previously linked to al-Qaida, aims to establish security and political transition after Assad's ousting, attempting to allay public fears of extremist control.
Ahmad al-Sharaa, HTS leader, indicated that new authorities in Damascus maintain communications with Western embassies, reflecting the group's efforts toward political legitimacy and stability.
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