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Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Shifts Diplomatic Landscape

5/20/2025

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On May 14, 2025, President Trump made a bold move by lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria, signaling a dramatic shift in diplomatic relations. This decision, shaped by Saudi Arabia and Turkey, backs President al-Sharaa's controversial government, aiming to stabilize the region and counter jihadist threats, while Turkey seeks to expand its influence in the war-torn nation.

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On May 14, 2025, President Trump made a bold move by lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria, signaling a dramatic shift in diplomatic relations. This decision, shaped by Saudi Arabia and Turkey, backs President al-Sharaa's controversial government, aiming to stabilize the region and counter jihadist threats, while Turkey seeks to expand its influence in the war-torn nation.