Blinken visits Iraq as part of diplomatic push for Syrian transition

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a regional tour, following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria. During his meetings with Arab leaders, Blinken emphasized the importance of a stable transition in Syria. In discussions with Turkey's president and foreign minister, he secured a commitment from Hamas to accept a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Additionally, Blinken visited Iraq, where he met with the country's prime minister to discuss the situation in Syria.