Donald Trump surprised many on Tuesday by announcing from Riyadh that he was lifting U.S. sanctions against Syria, just a day before at least briefly meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia.
"I am going to order the halt of sanctions against Syria to give them a chance for greatness," said the U.S. president, indicating he made this decision following the pressing requests of his host, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Donald Trump surprised many on Tuesday by announcing from Riyadh that he was lifting U.S. sanctions against Syria, just a day before at least briefly meeting with President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia.
"I am going to order the halt of sanctions against Syria to give them a chance for greatness," said the U.S. president, indicating he made this decision following the pressing requests of his host, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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