Biden calls fall of Assad regime a moment of justice for Syria's people
U.S. President Joe Biden announced the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, calling it a "fundamental act of justice" for the Syrian people. He acknowledged the situation as a moment of risk and uncertainty for the region. Biden pledged U.S. support for a new coalition government in Syria, led by former rebel forces. He emphasized the need to monitor hardline groups within this alliance and warned that ISIS may attempt to exploit the current instability. Additionally, Biden stated that the U.S. believes missing journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in 2012, is alive and expressed commitment to securing his return.