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5 takeaways from Trump’s day in Saudi Arabia

  • Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to announce lifting US sanctions on Syria and met Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh.
  • Trump’s decision followed long discussions and pressure from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to improve US-Arab relations and ease Syria sanctions.
  • Al-Sharaa, a militant-turned-politician who faced a $10 million bounty until late last year, was praised by Trump as a "real leader" during their meeting.
  • Trump highlighted a $96 billion Qatar Boeing deal and called accepting a free $400 million Boeing 747 "stupid" not to do, reflecting his regional economic aims.
  • This visit signals a US strategic pivot toward Arabian Peninsula ties and facilitates dialogue with Syria while maintaining involvement in broader Middle East issues.
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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
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