Ahmed al-Sharaa & Pete Hegseth

Ahmed al-Sharaa: Ahmed al-Sharaa, the interim president of Syria, condemned the attack and expressed anger. He has been working to improve Syria's relations with Western countries and joined the international coalition fighting the Islamic State.

Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Defense Secretary, posted a strong warning on X, stating that those who target Americans will be hunted down.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: Ahmed al-Sharaa, President of Syria, is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the summit.

Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe, adding pressure on NATO allies.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: Ahmed al-Sharaa, the President of Syria, was mentioned by Donald Trump as someone who could 'do the job' of dealing with rebel groups if Israel is unable to do so without civilian casualties.

Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, commented on the immediate end of the naval blockade on Iran upon signing the accord and the US capacity to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.