Representatives from the government of Syria and Lebanon’s Hezbollah reportedly engaged in clandestine discussions in Turkey in September, aiming to de-escalate regional tensions. Reuters reported the meetings took place, citing six sources including Syrian and US officials, as well as a senior Lebanese security source. The purpose of the talks was to ease existing tensions, though specific details remain undisclosed. However, both Turkey and Syria have officially denied that any such meeting occurred in Ankara. These denials cast doubt on the veracity of the claims made by the anonymous sources. The report originated from Turkish Minute, raising questions about the motivations behind its publication and the timing of the alleged talks.