Syria has carried out nationwide pre-emptive operations focusing on Islamic State cells, a spokesperson for the Inside Ministry mentioned on Saturday (Nov 8).
Syrian safety forces carried out 61 raids, with 71 individuals arrested and explosives and weapons seized, the spokesperson advised state-run Al Ekhbariya TV.
The raids come forward of a visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Washington to satisfy with US President Donald Trump and be a part of an anti Islamic State US-led coalition.
The US State Division and Pentagon didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.
Washington is making ready to ascertain a army presence at an airbase in Damascus to assist allow a safety pact that the US is brokering between Syria and Israel, six sources acquainted with the matter beforehand advised Reuters.
A US administration official additionally beforehand mentioned that Washington was continually evaluating its crucial posture in Syria to successfully fight Islamic State.
