Overview
- The Oval Office meeting marked the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington since 1946.
- The Treasury announced a 180‑day suspension of key Caesar Act sanctions, which is not a repeal and would require congressional action for permanence, with lawmakers divided on conditions.
- A senior U.S. official confirmed Syria will join the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, making it the coalition’s 90th member.
- Syrian authorities reported foiling two ISIS assassination plots against President Ahmed al‑Sharaa and arresting more than 70 suspects in nationwide raids.
- A U.S. official said Washington would allow Syria to reopen its embassy for counterterrorism liaison, and al‑Sharaa said it is premature to discuss Syria joining the Abraham Accords.