Published on, Sept. 17 -- September 17, 2025 3:31 PM

Syria announced on Tuesday that it is working with the United States to establish mutual "security understandings" with Israel aimed at calming tensions in southern Syria. The announcement comes as part of a US- and Jordan-backed roadmap to restore stability following sectarian clashes that recently drew Israeli intervention. A Syrian military official confirmed that heavy weapons had already been withdrawn from the south to ease tensions and address Israel's long-standing demands for demilitarisation in the region.

The Syrian foreign ministry said Washington, after consultations with Damascus, will pursue agreements addressing the security concerns of both Syria and Israel. This move...