Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara stated in interviews with CBS and Margaret Brennan on September 21st, 2025, that Syria is committed to diplomatic engagement and addressing international relations. During interviews conducted in Washington, President al-Shara discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts amid reports of Syrian Foreign Minister Asad a-Shevani's presence for discussions with Israeli officials. The previous reporting window noted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement regarding the possibility of peace with Syria and Lebanon, coinciding with President al-Shara's visit to the United States. These discussions occur against a backdrop of accusations between Syrian Government Forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) concerning shelling incidents in eastern Aleppo on September 20th. The Syrian Ministry of Defense denied responsibility for shelling Umm Tina, instead accusing Qasd forces of targeting multiple villages. Unverified social media reports from SyrianOsint, posted around 10:30 AM UTC on September 21st, suggested a plea from Foreign Minister a-Shevani to lift sanctions. Earlier on September 21st, Foreign Minister a-Shevani commented on a local election withdrawal, emphasizing Syria's commitment to women's roles. Previous reports indicated Syrian Government Forces conducted artillery strikes near Aleppo on Saturday evening, resulting in at least seven civilian deaths. Separately, the Yedioth Agency reported via N12 that Syrian parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 5th, and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has faced accusations of recruiting Syrian mercenaries.
