Biden and Trump teams face challenges after collapse of Assad's government in Syria

The Syrian government led by Bashar Assad has reportedly collapsed, prompting the Biden administration and President-elect Donald Trump to address potential conflicts in the Middle East. Trump stated that Assad fled due to a lack of support from Russia. Both administrations have indicated no intention to intervene militarily in Syria. The U.S. maintains about 900 troops in the country, focused on preventing the resurgence of the Islamic State group. The Syrian opposition, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has been designated a terrorist organization by the Biden administration. The situation remains tense, with ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah in the region.