Trump Secured Pledge to Keep US Troops Out of Syrian City: Report
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Former US President Donald Trump obtained a commitment not to enter the Syrian city of Hasakah during a phone call with a senior Syrian official, according to a report.
Sources told Al-Monitor that Trump spoke with Syrian Parliament Speaker Hammouda Sabbagh. The discussion occurred while Trump was in office.
During the call, Trump also stated his desire to see an end to the ongoing violence in Syria. The reported pledge regarding Hasakah would have meant US troops would not move into the strategic northeastern city.
The conversation highlights the unconventional diplomatic channels pursued during the Trump administration regarding the complex Syrian conflict. The report does not specify when the call took place.