In a significant move that has sparked debate and controversy, President Trump has signed an executive order lifting some financial sanctions on Syria. The decision comes as Trump met with the controversial new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose group overthrew Bashar al-Assad earlier this year.
According to a report by Fox News, the White House executive order aims to remove sanctions on Syria to help stabilize the country after the ousting of Assad. The order will cancel a 2004 declaration that froze Syrian government property and limited exports to Syria over Damascus’s chemical weapons program.
The Guardian further elaborates that the US was expected to “terminate the United States’ sanctions program on Syria,” signaling a shift in the country’s stance towards the war-torn nation. The move has raised concerns about the implications of easing sanctions on a country that has been embroiled in a long-standing conflict.
While the Trump administration believes that lifting sanctions will aid in stabilizing Syria, critics argue that it could potentially embolden the new Syrian leadership and have unforeseen consequences on the region’s geopolitical landscape.
The decision to lift sanctions on Syria has drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some praising it as a step towards peace and stability, while others express skepticism about the potential ramifications of such a move.
As the news continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact the situation in Syria and the broader Middle East region.
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References:
1. Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-sign-order-lifting-sanctions-syria
2. The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/30/trump-expected-to-sign-executive-order-to-lift-some-sanctions-on-syria
3. ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-signs-executive-order-lifting-sanctions-syria/story?id=123349843
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