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The Syrian government condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty, with the Syrian Interior Ministry describing the unrest as criminal, not sectarian. The situation remains volatile, with reports of continued shelling and chaos in the Druze-majority city of Sueda, where fighting has resulted in nearly 100 deaths since Sunday. Some local Druze fighters bracketed by Islamist and pro-government factions have accused the Syrian regime of backing militias with ISIS patches, complicating the picture.
The US has maintained a cautious diplomatic stance, urging all sides toward de-escalation. Yet, the complex regional interplay suggests that tensions could flare further, risking broader instability and potential spillover into neighboring countries.