US EditionTrump says will remove US sanctions on Syria
- President Donald Trump announced on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh that he will ease U.S. Sanctions and seek to normalize relations with Syria's new government.
- Trump decided to pursue normalization with Syria after encouragement from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman along with Turkey's leader, amidst Gulf states backing Damascus as a strategic barrier against Iranian influence.
- He emphasized avoiding conflict with Tehran and pushed for a nuclear deal while warning that time is running out due to Iran’s rapid nuclear progress during his Middle East visit.
- Trump acknowledged the establishment of a new government in Syria and wished the country success, signaling a notable change in U.S. Strategy despite Israeli concerns about Syria’s historical connections and extremist elements.
- The U.S.-Syrian rapprochement could reshape regional dynamics but risks tension with Israel, while Gulf leaders hope this move will strengthen Damascus against Iranian influence.
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Trump's wise, bold Syria reset
President Trump kicked off his Gulf tour this week in Saudi Arabia. While delivering a speech at the Saudi Arabia Investment Forum earlier on Tuesday, Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria."After discussing the situation in Syria with the Crown Prince [Mohammed bin Salman (MbS)] and also with President [Recep Tayyip] Erdogan of Turkey, who called me the other day and asked for a very similar thing ... I will be ordering the cess…
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Trump to meet Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour
President Donald Trump is set to meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, in a face-to-face with the onetime insurgent leader who spent years imprisoned by U.S. forces after being captured in Iraq.
Trump's Visionary Approach Puts Hope in the Horizon for Syria - Real News Now
President Trump, in a visionary decision, expressed the United States’ readiness to terminate sanctions on Syria contingent on the establishment of a new regime. This bold announcement was made during a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, following an open dialogue with the Saudi crown prince. During his state visit, Trump aimed to stimulate prosperity by encouraging Saudi investments into the U.S. This links into an overall agenda of fostering fi…
Trump Announces Plan to Lift Sanctions on Syria After Assad's Fall
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US President Donald Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, stating the move would give the country "a chance at greatness." The decision came after consultations with Saudi and Turkish leaders, and as Washington prepares to resume diplomatic contact with Syria's new government. World News | Trump Announces Plan to Lift Sanctions on Syria After…
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