Syrian War Aftermath

US Lifts Bounty on HTS Leader Following Damascus Talks

The United States has engaged in formal talks with the leader of the Islamist rebels, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Damascus. The talks were characterized as "good" and "thorough" by U.S. diplomats. According to the top diplomat for the Middle East, Barbara Leaf, the discussions included a promise from al-Sharaa to fight terrorism. Leaf also stated that based on the talks, the U.S. would not pursue the $10 million reward for information leading to al-Sharaa's capture.
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