WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. says the president of the Syrian opposition coalition has reconsidered his resignation and now intends to serve out the remainder of his six-month term.

Moderate Sunni preacher Mouaz al-Khatib (moo-AZ’ al-khah-TEEB’) threw the opposition into turmoil earlier this week by saying he’d step down from his position, citing restrictions on his work and frustration with international aid.