Trump officially lifts US sanctions on Syria
TL;DR
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to permanently lift most sanctions on Syria, aiming to facilitate reconstruction and improve regional relations, while maintaining sanctions on Assad and other destabilizing actors. The move aligns with efforts to promote peace and normalization in the Middle East, including potential rapprochement between Syria and Israel.
- Trump scraps Syria sanctions regime Politico
- Trump is expected to sign an executive order ending US sanctions on Syria AP News
- PROVIDING FOR THE REVOCATION OF SYRIA SANCTIONS The White House (.gov)
- Trump formally lifts Syria sanctions after meeting with ex-Al Qaeda fighter prez in Saudi Arabia New York Post
- Trump signs executive order lifting sanctions on Syria ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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