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US Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Ending Decades of Economic Isolation

President Trump announces sanctions removal in Riyadh, paving the way for Syria's reconstruction and humanitarian relief under interim leadership.

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A restored apartment, top center, can be seen in an otherwise severely damaged apartment building in the Al-Waer neighborhood of Homs, Syria, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
A drone view shows industrial city in Hassia, Homs, Syria March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Overview

  • President Trump formally declared the cessation of US sanctions on Syria, citing the country's new interim government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa.
  • The announcement, made during Trump's visit to Riyadh, has sparked widespread celebrations across Syrian cities including Damascus, Aleppo, and Idlib.
  • The sanctions removal is expected to unlock foreign investment, facilitate humanitarian aid, and support Syria's economic recovery after years of war and devastation.
  • Turkey, the US, and Syria's foreign ministers are set to meet in Antalya on May 15 to discuss the operational details of lifting the sanctions.
  • Trump credited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for their role in advocating for this policy shift.