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Trump Hosts Historic Meeting with Syrian Leader, Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition

11/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On November 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met Ahmad al-Sharaa, the Syrian interim leader, at the White House.
The meeting occurred without media presence, marking a historic first for a Syrian leader.
Syria will join the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.
The United States plans to suspend the Caesar Act for 180 days.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, the U.S. recognized the Syrian National Coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people, marking a shift in foreign policy amid the ongoing civil war. Following the Assad regime's collapse in December 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaa emerged as Syria's interim leader, signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-Syrian relations, especially with the recent suspension of the Caesar Act for 180 days.

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Story summary

On November 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met Ahmad al-Sharaa, the Syrian interim leader, at the White House.
The meeting occurred without media presence, marking a historic first for a Syrian leader.
Syria will join the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.
The United States plans to suspend the Caesar Act for 180 days.

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