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Trump Ends Sanctions on Syria in Landmark Meeting with Interim Leader Al Sharaa

The U.S. president's executive action to ease sanctions and engage directly with Syria's transitional government signals a major shift in Middle East policy.

El presidente interino de Siria, Ahmed al Sharaa, estrecha la mano del líder de EEUU, Donald Trump, ante la mirada del príncipe heredero saudí, Mohammed bin Salman, este miércoles en Riad.
El príncipe heredero y primer ministro de Arabia Saudí, Mohamed bin Salmán, saluda al magnate tecnológico Elon Musk.
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Overview

  • President Trump met Syrian interim leader Ahmed Al Sharaa in Riyadh alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan, who joined via videoconference.
  • Trump announced the cessation of U.S. sanctions on Syria through executive decree, though broader Congressional approval is required for full sanctions removal.
  • The White House outlined conditions for deeper cooperation, including signing the Abraham Accords, deporting foreign militants, and preventing an ISIS resurgence.
  • Al Sharaa, a former U.S. and Iraqi prisoner with ties to Al Qaeda, now leads Syria's transitional government after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
  • The meeting highlights shifting regional dynamics, with Saudi Arabia and Turkey playing key roles in Syria's post-war reconstruction and security.