Washington warns Damascus against launching a military operation in southern Syria

Washington – Informed Follow-up The US State Department warned of firm measures if the shooting in the “de-escalation zone” in southern Syria is violated, with the Syrian army preparing to launch a military operation in that region. Ministry spokeswoman Heather Nauert said: “The United States expresses its concern over reports of the Assad regime’s upcoming operation in southwestern Syria within the de-escalation zone agreed upon by the United States, Jordan and Russia last year. Washington will take firm and appropriate measures if the ceasefire there is violated.” “We warn Assad against any actions that could expand the scope of the conflict or threaten the truce.” The media recently reported news of the imminent major battle for which the Syrian army is mobilizing in the south, in Daraa and Quneitra, against the armed presence after it completed imposing its control over the entire vicinity of Damascus and the two Ghoutas.