US, France, Germany, UK Urge 'De-Escalation' in Syria

The United States and its allies France, Germany, and Britain called Sunday for "de-escalation" in Syria and urged in a joint statement for the protection of civilians and infrastructure.

"The current escalation only underscores the urgent need for a Syrian-led political solution to the conflict, in line with UNSCR 2254," read a statement issued by the US State Department, referencing the 2015 UN resolution that endorsed a peace process in Syria.