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Trump Hosts al‑Sharaa as U.S. Pauses Syria Sanctions for 180 Days and Confirms Coalition Entry

The Oval Office visit boosts al‑Sharaa’s legitimacy, using coalition entry plus limited sanctions relief as leverage for reconstruction and security terms still to be defined.

Overview

  • Treasury suspended enforcement of key Caesar Act measures for 180 days following the first-ever White House visit by a Syrian head of state.
  • Syria was confirmed as the 90th member of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, with Damascus signing the coalition declaration during the visit.
  • A senior U.S. official indicated Washington will allow Syria to reopen its embassy in D.C. to coordinate on counterterrorism and security.
  • Al‑Sharaa said Syria is not entering direct talks with Israel now but is open to U.S.-brokered security diplomacy and to coordinating any U.S. military presence with Damascus.
  • Unresolved issues include whether Congress will act on the Caesar Act, the future of U.S.–Syria security coordination, and domestic questions over SDF integration and minority protections.