This marks the first direct high-level meeting between US and Syrian leadership since the civil war began where Kurdish autonomy was explicitly deprioritized in favor of Syrian reunification. The timing of this pivot, combined with Turkey's involvement as mediator, creates an unprecedented diplomatic configuration that could enable the prophesied northern confederation.
US Envoy Pushes Kurdish Forces Out as Syria Reunification Looms
📰 What Happened
In a significant policy shift, US Ambassador Tom Barrack met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul on May 24, 2025, to discuss Syria's reunification. The meeting signals Washington's pivot away from supporting Kurdish autonomy toward backing a unified Syria with a single national army. This diplomatic move represents a major realignment in US Middle East policy and could dramatically alter the power dynamics between Turkey, Syria, and Kurdish forces.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The US policy shift toward 'one Syria, one army' directly advances the timeline for Ezekiel's northern alliance. Tom Barrack's meeting in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey, demonstrates three key prophetic markers: 1) The weakening of Kurdish resistance removes the final barrier between Turkey and Syria's full cooperation, 2) The May 2025 timing aligns with Daniel's '70 weeks' calculation for regional realignment, 3) President al-Sharaa's emergence as Syria's leader positions Damascus for its prophesied role. This diplomatic restructuring accelerates the formation of the northern powers described in Ezekiel 38.