Washington: US Vice President J.D. Vance has declared that while the United States will not deploy forces in Syria, it is committed to the diplomatic and economic protection of minority groups in the region. Vance's comments come amid growing concerns about the threats posed by extremist Islamist groups to these communities.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Vance, in an interview with Fox News, highlighted the necessity for the US administration to be aware of the entities it is dealing with in Syria. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of historical communities, which have recently faced severe challenges on the Syrian coast.

Vance expressed concern over the recent events affecting minorities in Syria, stating, "What happened to minorities in Syria recently seems very bad, and we are trying to determine how bad it is. We are trying to determine whether what minorities were subjected to in Syria was a limited incident or genocide."

He further explained that the US, in collaboration with its allies, is undertaking undisclosed actions to safeguard minorities, specifically mentioning communities such as Christians and Druze. Washington's strategy includes diplomatic and economic efforts designed to protect these groups without resorting to military intervention.

Reflecting on past US military involvements, Vance remarked, "Our invasion of Iraq led to the destruction of one of the greatest historic Christian communities in the world, and we do not want to allow a Christian group to be destroyed again." His comments underscore a commitment to learning from historical precedents while focusing on non-military means to support vulnerable populations in Syria.