Biden Addresses ISIS Threat After Assad's Fall

President Joe Biden has announced that the White House is on high alert due to the recent resurgence of ISIS amid the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad. He characterized the fall of the Assad regime as both a risk and an opportunity for Syria, pledging U.S. support to neighboring countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Israel to manage emerging threats. Biden emphasized that efforts will be made to prevent ISIS from exploiting the situation, including securing detention facilities for ISIS fighters and coordinating precision strikes against them. He is planning to engage with Syrian groups and assess the actions of newly empowered rebel factions as part of a transition to a new government. Additionally, Biden is set to meet with national security aides to stay updated on the rapidly evolving situation in Syria, which has seen significant territorial gains by opposition forces, including the capture of Damascus. This political upheaval has reportedly led to Assad's resignation and a transfer of power to opposition leaders.