US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions in exchange for break with Iran, sources say

US and UAE consider ways to distance Syria from Iran

Talks have intensified in light of the Dec. 20 expiration of sweeping US sanctions on Syria and Israel’s ongoing campaign targeting Iranian-backed networks in the region.

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In deep contrast to 2011, 'most governments in the region don't want Assad to go'

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US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions

The US and the United Arab Emirates have discussed with each other the possibility of lifting sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if he peels himself away from Iran and cuts off weapons routes to Lebanon's Hezbollah, five people familiar with the matter said. The conversations intensified in recent months, the sources said, driven by the possible expiry on Dec. 20 of sweeping US sanctions on Syria and by Israel's campaign against Tehra…

US, UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions in exchange for break with Iran, sources say

US and UAE discussed lifting Assad sanctions if he ditches Iran, sources say

Syrian president required to distance himself from Tehran and cut off weapons routes to Lebanon’s Hezbollah