President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials laid out expectations from the new government in Damascus.
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Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader
U.S. officials said sanctions against targets such as its central bank would end, but they would remain on Syria’s former dictator, Bashar al-Assad.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Syria Is Notably Silent as Other Arab States Condemn Israeli Attacks on Iran
Syria was once among the closest allies of the Islamic republic, but the new government resents Tehran’s support for the Assad regime and has pledged not to allow attacks on Israel from its territory.
They Went to Syria to Fight With Rebels. Now Some Are Joining the New Army.
Thousands of foreign fighters fought alongside the Syrian rebel groups that toppled the Assad dictatorship. Many plan to stay, despite the qualms of the United States and some Syrians.
They Went to Syria to Fight With Rebels. Now Some Are Joining the New Army.
Thousands of foreign fighters fought alongside the Syrian rebel groups that toppled the Assad dictatorship. Many plan to stay, despite the qualms of the United States and some Syrians.
Syrians Rejoice at Being Exempted From Trump Travel Ban
Damascus residents hope the decision is another sign that the world is normalizing relations with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Islamic State Says It Targeted Syrian Forces in Bomb Attacks
The extremist group claimed responsibility for two attacks, its first against the new government since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a war monitoring group said.