US condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria as 'unnecessary escalation'

The United States has publicly criticized Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian airbase, calling the action an "unnecessary escalation" that threatens regional stability. The strike, which targeted the facility, drew an immediate and sharp response from Damascus, which labeled the attack "an unjustified act of aggression." Syrian officials warned that the assault imperiled the security of the entire region. The US statement signals a rare public rebuke of its ally, highlighting growing tensions over military actions in the area.