‘Promise kept’: Trump signs executive order ending US sanctions on Syria
‘Promise kept’: Trump signs executive order ending US sanctions on Syria
Donald Trump ended US sanctions on Syria through an executive order. This fulfilled his promise made during a Middle East visit. The move followed the formation of a new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa. Sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and related entities remain. The US Treasury eased restrictions on Syrian banks and infrastructure projects. European Union also lifted sanctions.
Donald Trump ended US sanctions on Syria through an executive order. This fulfilled his promise made during a Middle East visit. The move followed the formation of a new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa. Sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and related entities remain. The US Treasury eased restrictions on Syrian banks and infrastructure projects. European Union also lifted sanctions.