US EditionSyria foiled Islamic State plots on President Sharaa's life: Reuters
- Sources told Reuters Syria foiled two Islamic State plots against President Ahmed al-Sharaa over the last few months, highlighting a direct threat.
- The reported plots came to light as Syria prepared to join a U.S.-led coalition and President Ahmed al-Sharaa was due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday.
- Over the weekend, the Syrian interior ministry launched a nationwide campaign targeting IS cells and apprehended more than 70 suspects, acting on intelligence about a pre-announced official engagement involving Sharaa.
- Sharaa's government has already been coordinating with the U.S. military, and formal coalition membership is expected to boost cooperation and persuade U.S. lawmakers to ease remaining sanctions.
- Islamic State has tried to stage a comeback in Syria after Assad's fall and seeks to frame Sharaa's rapprochement with the West and inclusive pledges as opposing Islam.
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Syria foiled Islamic State plots to assassinate President al-Sharaa, officials say
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On Monday, Syria's interim president in Washington wants to join the fight against the "Islamic State", which he probably has personal reasons for.
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