Donald Trump has indicated his administration is considering normalising relations with Syria following a meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who recently ended the Assad family’s dictatorship. Trump praised Sharaa’s potential and revealed that leaders from Saudi Arabia and Turkey influenced his decision to lift US sanctions on Syria, sparking celebrations amidst the country’s dire economic situation. While normalisation may require Sharaa to align with the Abraham Accords and address foreign fighter presence, it presents an opportunity for investment and rebuilding in war-torn Syria.
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