Syrian Government and Hezbollah Held Secret Talks in Turkey, Sources Say

Representatives of the Syrian government and Lebanon’s Hezbollah held secret talks last month, according to six sources familiar with the matter.

The meeting took place in Turkey and involved direct contact between representatives of the two sides, the sources said.

The discussions were aimed at easing tensions between the Syrian government and Hezbollah.

The account of the talks emerged on Thursday. The sources’ description pointed to an effort to reduce friction, rather than a confirmed breakthrough.