Trump Lifts All Sanctions on Syria: A Major Foreign Policy Shift

The United States will lift all sanctions on Syria, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum. This decision marks a major shift in US foreign policy toward Syria, a country designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism since 1979. Additional sanctions were imposed in 2004 and 2011 following the Assad regime's crackdown on anti-government protests. Trump stated, "I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness." The announcement was met with a mix of reactions, both domestically and internationally. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with the Syrian foreign minister in Turkey later this week to discuss the implications of this decision and the path forward. This move could significantly impact Syria's economic recovery and its relations with the international community. The decision comes after discussions with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and President Erdogan of Turkey, adding to the complexity of regional geopolitical dynamics.