Trump’s Mideast gamble: US troops to move in as Damascus hosts historic Syria-Israel peace agreement

A stunning new chapter is unfolding in the Middle East. Reports say the U.S. is preparing to establish a military base at Damascus airport—marking the first American foothold in Syria’s capital. The move, reportedly backed by Trump, aims to enforce a new non-aggression pact between Israel and Syria. As U.S. troops move in and President Sharaa prepares for a historic White House visit, questions swirl: Is Trump building peace—or setting the stage for the next regional standoff? The world watches as old enemies trade fire for diplomacy.