The International Coalition and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leadership met in Raqqa with sheikhs and tribal notables between 11:15 AM and 11:45 AM UTC on January 16, 2026, to discuss security and political developments and enhance joint coordination for regional stability, according to the SDF War Observatory. Coalition aircraft accompanied a second American convoy heading to Raqqa after the first convoy arrived in Deir Hafer east of Aleppo during this 29-minute period, as reported by Welat TV Arabia on X. These movements follow International Coalition and SDF armored vehicles heading from Tabqa toward Deir Hafer over the prior hour, per North Press Agency, and a second Coalition convoy arriving in Raqqa with air protection, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
