Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the Iran conflict: "Iran's efforts to develop ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons, and its attempts to exert influence over other nations, are issues inherent in its existence. We advocate resolving disputes through negotiation rather than military force, as warfare only breeds greater dangers. Unless any party directly targets Syria for attack, Syria will remain outside all conflicts. We have had enough of war—we have paid a heavy price and do not wish to endure another. Only those who have experienced war truly understand the value of peace. No one wants to be drawn into war unless we face invasion and all diplomatic avenues have been exhausted; otherwise, we will not engage."
Commentary: Syria itself has already been shattered and terrified by war. Now it simply wants to survive, recover, and rebuild—lacking both the capability and the will to become involved in any new conflict, and too afraid to offend the United States. Syria’s territory has repeatedly become a battleground for Israel, Iran, and the U.S., suffering immense hardships. This time, Syria has clearly drawn its red line: it will not initiate hostilities or provoke anyone; it will only retaliate if attacked. It simply refuses to be used as a pawn again.
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