Al-Sharaa denies possibility of Syrian military intervention in Lebanon

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has firmly denied recent U.S. assertions and reports suggesting a possible Syrian military intervention in Lebanon. Speaking to a delegation from the Damascus countryside, Assad clarified that Syria's objective is to facilitate an end to the conflict in Lebanon, not to exacerbate it or become involved militarily.

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Syria's objective is to end the war in Lebanon, not to escalate it or become embroiled in it.

Assad emphasized that the demarcation of the Syrian-Lebanese border is not a pressing concern at this time. He stated that more urgent issues demand attention, particularly the situation of approximately 1.4 million Syrian refugees currently residing in Lebanon. The president stressed the necessity of developing a suitable mechanism to ensure their safe and orderly return to Syria.

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approximately 1.4 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the need to develop a suitable mechanism to ensure their return.

These remarks come in the wake of comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump in a recent interview. Trump had suggested that Assad, whom he described as a "very good leader" who has "forged close ties with the United States," would be willing to assist in resolving the Lebanon conflict. Trump indicated that Syria was "doing a very good job of cleaning up their act."

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would "love to help" in the Lebanon conflict.