Trump lifts Syria sanctions after rare meeting with Syrian president
- By IBTN News Bureau --
- 15 May 2025
Trump lifts Syria sanctions after rare meeting with Syrian president
May 15, 2025
In a surprise diplomatic shift, US President Donald Trump met Syria’s new president, Ahmed al Sharaa, in Riyadh — the first meeting between US and Syrian leaders in 25 years. A day earlier, Trump stunned the international community by announcing the lifting of sanctions on Syria, prompting celebrations across the country.
Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports from Damascus.
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