US EditionUS makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years
The U.S. will begin initial spending on reopening the embassy after notifying Congress, reflecting Syria's new leadership and participation in the anti-Islamic State coalition.
- On Feb. 10, the Trump administration notified Congress it plans to proceed with preparations to potentially reopen the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, with spending to begin next week but no timeline for completion.
- Amid the leadership change in Syria, the administration has considered reopening since last year, with Tom Barrack, a former adviser, advocating rapprochement and lifting sanctions.
- Earlier this month, a notice to congressional committees said the State Department intends a classified, phased approach, following a Caracas reopening example of using interim facilities.
- Syria's participation at the Riyadh D-ISIS Coalition meeting was described by Barrack as marking a new chapter in collective security, even as the U.S. military withdrew from a small southeast base.
- This effort positions Syria for potential regional reintegration, as the State Department has indicated an intent to implement a classified, phased approach to resume embassy operations in Syria earlier this month, framing it as part of a longer-term diplomatic shift.
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US Embassy Revival: A New Chapter in Damascus
The Trump administration plans to potentially reopen the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, shuttered since 2012. This move comes after President Assad's removal and Syria's reintegration into international communities. A phased approach is underway, led by Tom Barrack, aiming to restore diplomatic ties and collective security efforts against ISIS.
Washington: The Trump administration has notified Congress of its intention to move forward with plans to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, which was closed in 2012 during the country's civil war. A notification sent to congressional committees earlier this month stated that the State Department intends to "implement a phased approach to a possible resumption of embassy operations in Syria." […]
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