Trump meets Syria’s ‘attractive, tough’ president after lifting US sanctions

Donald Trump's historic meeting with Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa signals a new chapter in US-Syrian relations as the US lifts all remaining sanctions on Syria, marking a crucial step toward re-integrating the country into the international community after two years of isolation. Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed gratitude to Trump for lifting the sanctions, signaling potential for enhanced US-Syria cooperation, including ties with Israel via the Abraham Accords. However, significant challenges such as severe international sanctions and economic instability remain, which could hinder long-term stability for Syria.