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The attacks marked a significant Israeli escalation against the Islamist-led administration of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Syrian minister said the move would 'lift the obstacle' against economic recovery and open the country to the international community.
This action follows Trump's May decision to assist Syria's reconstruction after its destructive civil war.
These long-distance routes predate Roman trade and the Silk Road by centuries, and point to a much earlier start to global spice exchange than previously assumed.
Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and urged him to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel.
The casualties included 745 civilians, 125 members of the Syrian security forces and 148 fighters loyal to Assad.
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The civil war that grew out of a 2011 uprising against Assad killed hundreds of thousands of people and drove millions abroad.
Indian citizens still in Syria have been advised to maintain contact with the Indian Embassy in Damascus through its emergency helpline (+963 993385973, also on WhatsApp) or email (hoc.damascus@mea.gov.in) for updates.
Moscow's forces became militarily involved in the Syrian conflict in 2015, providing support for Assad's forces to crush the opposition in the bloody civil war.
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