The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Foreign Minister Asad al-Shibani confirmed in a phone call with his American counterpart Marco Rubio that the attack on Palmyra is an attempt to destabilize Syrian-American relations. The ministry clarified that during the call, Shibani and Rubio exchanged condolences over the Palmyra incident, and both affirmed that the operation in Palmyra is an attempt to destabilize Syrian-American relations. Shibani expressed his regret over this tragedy, calling it a new challenge in the fight against terrorism, and conveyed the condolences of President Ahmad al-Sharaa to President Donald Trump. In turn, Rubio confirmed Washington's continued support for the Syrian government in all areas, including the fight against terrorism.
