US reviews Syria safe zones but warns "devil's in the details"

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday the United States would closely examine proposed de-escalation zones aimed at easing Syria's civil war but warned "the devil's in the details" and that much needed to be worked out.



The deal to create "de-escalation" zones in the major areas of conflict in western Syria took effect on Saturday.

The U.S. State Department has voiced concerns about the deal, saying it was skeptical of Iran's involvement as a guarantor of the accord and Damascus's track record on previous agreements.
 [dailystar.com.lb/Reuters]
8/5/17
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