US EditionTrump says he may ease sanctions on Syria
- President Donald Trump announced on May 14, 2025, in Riyadh that he will ease sanctions and seek to normalize relations with Syria's new government led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
- This shift follows last year's insurgent-led overthrow of Assad's 54-year regime and comes amid Gulf leaders' urging and ongoing Syrian-American talks to promote peace in the region.
- Al-Sharaa, a former insurgent imprisoned in Iraq, heads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which stormed Damascus, ending Assad's rule and drawing skepticism from Israel due to al-Sharaa's extremist past.
- Trump expressed hope for the success of Syria’s recently established administration, wished the country well, and highlighted his intention to avoid conflict with Iran while cautioning about imposing “massive maximum pressure” if necessary.
- Trump’s announcement suggests a strategic realignment in Middle East policy with implications for U.S. Ties to Saudi Arabia and Israel, amid efforts to contain Iran’s nuclear progress and promote regional stability.
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