US plans collaboration in Syria after Assad's overthrow, Biden says

The United States will collaborate with partners in Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, President Joe Biden announced. He emphasized the need to manage risks during this transitional period and support Syria's neighbors. Biden noted that Assad's main backers—Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah—have lost influence in Syria. He mentioned that U.S. forces conducted precision strikes against Islamic State targets in the region. Biden stated that this moment presents a historic opportunity for the Syrian people to improve their future, while also acknowledging the risks involved.