US condemns Israeli airstrike on Syrian airbase as unnecessary escalation

Damascus condemned the recent attacks on Syrian territory, describing them as “an unjustified act of aggression” that jeopardizes regional security. The Syrian foreign ministry issued the statement shortly after a series of coordinated airstrikes hit military installations in the western province of Homs and the capital’s outskirts, resulting in the death of several security personnel and the destruction of key infrastructure.

International observers noted that the strikes were attributed to a neighboring state, though the responsible party has not formally acknowledged involvement. The Syrian government called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address the breach of sovereignty and warned that further escalations could destabilize the broader Middle East. Diplomatic channels remain open as regional actors seek to de‑escalate tensions and prevent additional incidents.