# Israel’s strikes on Syria an ‘unnecessary escalation,’ US envoy says

https://mins.news/en/item/25391

- TASS, 2026-08-18 17:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174825

> US special envoy Tom Barrack called Israel’s airstrikes on Syria’s Abu Duhur airbase an “unnecessary escalation” that does not promote regional stability. Earlier reports said the strikes hit the runway and storage facilities in Idlib province, causing material damage, with no civilian casualties reported.

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