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Trump Lifts US Sanctions on Syria, Signaling New Era for Post-Assad Leadership

The decision, announced in Riyadh, follows discussions with Saudi and Turkish leaders and paves the way for reconstruction and international investment in Syria.

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DAMASCUS, SYRIA - MARCH 13: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a declaration outlining the main provisions of the interim constitution in a ceremony held at the People's Palace in the capital Damascus, Syria on March 13, 2025. (Photo by Izettin Kasim/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Overview

  • President Donald Trump announced the complete lifting of US sanctions on Syria during a forum in Riyadh, citing the need to support the country’s new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
  • The move follows consultations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping the decision.
  • Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani welcomed the announcement as a 'new start' for the country’s reconstruction and economic recovery after years of devastating war.
  • The sanctions lift is expected to encourage increased Arab and Turkish investment in Syria, though questions remain about human rights and sectarian tensions under the HTS-led government.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet with Syria’s foreign minister later this week in Turkey, signaling further diplomatic engagement between the US and Syria.