Syria says US-mediated talks focused on de-escalation
By The BriefBrief
Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse a crisis triggered by an Israel strike aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment. Damascus said the talks addressed de-escalation and that Syria wants to stay out of Israel-Turkey tensions.
WHO:Syria
WHAT:Syria said US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan addressed de-escalation and that Syria wants to stay out of Israel-Turkey tensions.
WHEN:Aug 23, 2026
WHERE:Jordan
WHY:The talks were held to defuse the crisis sparked by an Israel strike aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment.
