The United States has formally endorsed a newly established ceasefire in the Syrian city of Aleppo, a critical development following several days of intense combat that triggered a significant humanitarian crisis. The hostilities, primarily between Syrian governmental forces and Kurdish-led fighters, had escalated dramatically in the Ashrafiyeh and Sheikh Maqsoud districts, compelling thousands of civilians to abandon their homes in search of safety.
US Special Envoy Tom Barrak publicly commended the truce in a statement released on social media platform X. He expressed that the nation ‘warmly welcomes the temporary ceasefire achieved last night’ and extended ‘profound gratitude to all parties’ involved in the negotiation. Barrak’s acknowledgment specifically highlighted the cooperation of the Syrian government, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), along with local authorities and community figures, crediting their ‘restraint and goodwill’ for enabling the crucial pause in violence.
The ceasefire represents a vital window for humanitarian aid organizations to access affected populations and provide urgent assistance. It also offers a fragile opportunity for diplomatic channels to work toward a more enduring de-escalation in one of Syria’s most strategically important and war-torn cities. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, hoping the temporary halt in fighting can evolve into a more stable resolution for the region’s protracted conflict.