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US Weighs Lifting Sanctions to Aid Syria's Recovery

4/18/2025

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US Considers Syria Sanctions

The US is contemplating lifting sanctions on Syria to aid its recovery after Assad's regime, according to State Department official Paul Guaglianone. In a bid for legitimacy, Syria's new President Ahmed al-Sharaa is courting the UAE, which is wary of Syria's Islamist leadership while trying to sway US policy on sanctions.

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US Reduces Troops

The US is set to slash its military presence in Syria by nearly 50%, cutting troop levels from 2,000 to 1,000. This shift comes as tensions with Iran escalate. At the same time, Syria's Islamist-led government is forging connections with Kurdish forces, adding layers of complexity to US policies and sanctions in the region.

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US Considers Syria Sanctions

The US is contemplating lifting sanctions on Syria to aid its recovery after Assad's regime, according to State Department official Paul Guaglianone. In a bid for legitimacy, Syria's new President Ahmed al-Sharaa is courting the UAE, which is wary of Syria's Islamist leadership while trying to sway US policy on sanctions.

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