Blinken urges Mideast nations to support a peaceful Syrian political transition December 12, 2024 at 11:34PM

US secretary of state Antony Blinken seeks Middle East unity on Syria's transition after Assad's ouster, aiming to prevent further regional instability and an ISIS resurgence. He finds "broad agreement" with Turkey on an inclusive interim government. Meanwhile, the UN reports attacks on aid convoys in Gaza and condemns Israeli strikes in Syria.