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: Al-Sharaa met with Trump on the sidelines; discussions focused on Syria's role in regional security.

Pete Hegseth: Hegseth announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in European Union — Europe and criticized allies for insufficient defense spending.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: Al-Sharaa met with Trump and Macron, seeking to rebuild Syria's international image.

Pete Hegseth: Hegseth cancels a meeting with Netanyahu over potential F-35 sales to Turkey, affecting U.S.-Israel relations.

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.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: Al-Sharaa was mentioned as meeting Trump; his role in Syria rebuilding was noted.

Pete Hegseth: Hegseth announced a review of U.S. forces in Europe.