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U.S. Weighs Sanctions Lift Amid ISIS Resurgence Fears

4/18/2025

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The U.S. is contemplating lifting sanctions on Syria after Bashar al-Assad's removal, but senior officials stress that this hinges on combating extremist groups and collaborating with the OPCW. As U.S. troops prepare to withdraw, fears of a resurgent ISIS loom large, while allies remain doubtful about the leadership of President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

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The U.S. is contemplating lifting sanctions on Syria after Bashar al-Assad's removal, but senior officials stress that this hinges on combating extremist groups and collaborating with the OPCW. As U.S. troops prepare to withdraw, fears of a resurgent ISIS loom large, while allies remain doubtful about the leadership of President Ahmad al-Sharaa.