Here’s what to know about the US push for stability in post-Assad Syria

AP Diplomatic Writer

AQABA, Jordan (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up perhaps his last Middle East mission as America’s top diplomat. His aim has been preventing Syria from spiraling out of control after the sudden ouster of President Bashar Assad. Blinken was one of several senior U.S. officials traveling across the region in the Biden administration’s final weeks amid deep uncertainty in Washington and abroad over how Donald Trump will approach the Mideast. Speaking Saturday in Jordan, Blinken said regional partners agreed that the new Syrian government should respect the rights of minorities and women, prevent terror groups from taking hold and more.