Overview
- U.S. envoy Tom Barrack said Ahmed al-Sharaa is slated to visit Washington around Nov. 10 and meet President Trump at the White House.
- Barrack said al-Sharaa is expected to sign an agreement for Syria to join the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS during the trip.
- It would be the first official visit to Washington by a Syrian head of state, according to U.S. historical records cited in the reporting.
- Washington is urging Damascus and Israel to finalize a de-escalation/security arrangement before the visit, with talks described as close but not yet concluded.
- The administration has voiced support for Congress permanently lifting Caesar Act sanctions, though any repeal would require legislative action.