What would lifting US sanctions on Syria mean to the war-torn country?
Thursday, 15 May 2025 President Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Syria, following a historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, signals a potential turning point for the war-torn nation. This move aims to stimulate reconstruction and economic recovery after decades of crippling restrictions. While challenges remain, the decision has sparked optimism and could pave the way for improved humanitarian conditions and regional stability.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a landmark meeting with Syrian President, and insurgent-turned-leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa just a day after the U.S. lifted all sanctions on Syria. This is the first meeting between leaders of the U.S. & Syria in 25 years. The lifting of sanctions had sent a wave of...
Syrians hopeful for the future after US and EU sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump granted Syria sweeping exemptions from sanctions in a major first step toward fulfilling his pledge to lift..
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In a stunning reversal of longstanding U.S. foreign policy, former President Donald Trump has lifted key sanctions on Syria, ending years of crippling economic isolation. The move comes as part of..
EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery
Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been..
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