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Senate Votes to Repeal Sanctions on Syria, Boost Investment

12/18/2025

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On December 17, 2025, the Senate voted 77-20 to repeal the 2019 Caesar Act, permanently lifting sanctions on Syria and enabling foreign investment and access to international banking.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey supported Syria's new government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The measure now awaits signature by U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously suspended the sanctions twice.

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Story summary

On December 17, 2025, the Senate voted 77-20 to repeal the 2019 Caesar Act, permanently lifting sanctions on Syria and enabling foreign investment and access to international banking.
Saudi Arabia and Turkey supported Syria's new government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The measure now awaits signature by U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously suspended the sanctions twice.