Trump says he is mulling lifting US sanctions on Syria, hopes for ‘fresh start’ with Damascus – Middle East Monitor

President Donald Trump announced his consideration of lifting US sanctions on Syria to facilitate a “fresh start” for the country, following a request from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He acknowledged the need for discussions with Ankara regarding the situation in Syria after the ousting of the Assad regime in December. Concurrently, French President Emmanuel Macron indicated that the EU would gradually lift sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the importance of ensuring stability in the region and working with the UNHCR to support Syria’s recovery.

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