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The United States has formally lifted longstanding economic sanctions on Syria, marking a significant shift in policy following the December 2024 ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. This move aims to support Syria’s reconstruction efforts and alleviate humanitarian challenges after more than a decade of civil conflict. Policy Shift and Conditions On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department issued …

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has welcomed the decision by former U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on the country, describing the move as both historic and bold. Speaking in a nationally televised address, Sharaa said the change in U.S. policy marked a significant turning point for a country long devastated by war and diplomatic isolation. He added that …