The Syrian government has vehemently denied reports suggesting its intent to take escalatory measures against Lebanon, specifically concerning the issue of Syrian prisoners held in Lebanese detention facilities.

According to sources within the Ministry of Information in Syria, resolving the matter of Syrian detainees is a top priority for Damascus and that it seeks to address this through established diplomatic channels with Lebanon.In response to claims from previous sources close to the government suggesting potential escalation, including economic and diplomatic measures, the source from the Ministry of Information unequivocally denied these assertions.

The denial follows comments by an unnamed official related to the Syrian information ministry regarding Lebanon's handling of Syrian detainees in its custody.The tension arises as Syria accuses Lebanon of delaying the repatriation process for approximately one-third of more than 2,000 Syrians detained in Lebanese prisons.

This situation has strained relations between the two nations, particularly after Lebanon announced in March its readiness to repatriate these prisoners.

The issue continues to be a point of contention and remains unresolved, with both countries involved needing to navigate their mutual concerns over this matter.