The U.S. Is Opposed to Normalizing With the Assad Regime

Reuters reported last week that Saudi Arabia and Syria have agreed to establish ties and reopen their embassies. These steps could happen after Eid al-Fitr which is a Muslim holiday this year on April 21st and the 22nd. State Department spokesperson said quote, our stance against normalization remains unchanged. We will not normalize with the Assad regime nor will we encourage others absent authentic and enduring progress toward a political solution.