Algiers – In a significant diplomatic development with profound political implications, the United States expressed a firm and clear stance following the missile attack targeting the Moroccan city of Smara.
From the heart of the Algerian capital, the US Embassy, in an official statement on its social media accounts, condemned the attack, which it attributed to the Polisario Front. It described the attack as an act that threatens peace efforts in the region.
American rejection of escalation on the ground
This diplomatic response reinforced the position of the US mission to the United Nations, which had already categorically rejected this military escalation.
The US administration affirmed that such hostile actions only serve to obstruct the path to de-escalation. Furthermore, they directly undermine international efforts to find a lasting and just political solution to this manufactured regional conflict.
The US embassy stressed in its statement that “the current situation is no longer sustainable,” clearly indicating the need to overcome the decades-long stalemate.
Autonomy as a strategic option
Washington affirmed its full commitment to supporting the UN-sponsored political negotiations. It also highlighted the importance of the Moroccan autonomy proposal, which is being discussed as a serious and realistic option, especially given the growing international support for it in recent weeks.
Observers of Maghreb affairs believe that this statement, issued specifically by the US Embassy in Algeria, sends a direct message to the parties involved: they must cease supporting movements that adopt a military approach.
This new US stance reflects a pressing desire to push for practical and realistic solutions to end this protracted conflict. It also contributes to stability in the North African and Sahel region.
