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US sees 'de-escalation' after Israel bombed Syria army headquarters

US sees 'de-escalation' after Israel bombed Syria army headquarters

LBCI16-07-2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said he expected imminent "de-escalation" after Israel bombed the Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus.
"We think we're on our way towards a real de-escalation," he told reporters, citing a "misunderstanding" between Israel and Syria. "In the next few hours, we hope to see some real progress."
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