US President Donald Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria, leading to widespread celebrations in Damascus. This policy shift, intended to support Syria’s reconstruction and promote stability, comes ahead of Trump’s meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, following requests from regional leaders. Despite the lifting of sanctions, concerns remain regarding the treatment of minority communities and the ongoing violence in the country, highlighting the complexities of Syria’s political landscape as it seeks recovery from years of civil war.
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Iran says no sanctions relief in US nuclear proposal
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that the latest US proposal for a nuclear deal does not include the lifting of sanctions, indicating stalled negotiations following five rounds of Omani-mediated talks since April. He criticized the US for seeking a "unilateral" agreement and reaffirmed Iran's right to enrich uranium, a point of contention, especially as the US maintains that any enrichment is a "red line." Amid concerns over Iran's nuclear activities, the International Atomic...
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