The governments of the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom jointly called for de-escalation in Syria, where jihadists and allied rebel groups have inflicted significant damage on President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, capturing dozens of communities including the strategically important city of Aleppo. They stressed the need to protect civilians and infrastructure to prevent further displacements and hinder humanitarian access, emphasizing the urgent requirement for a political solution amidst the escalating conflict.