Donald Trump, US President, announces plan to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad's fall

Donald Trump, United States President, on Tuesday (May 13) declared his intention to lift longstanding American sanctions on Syria, following the fall of the Assad regime late last year. Speaking at the Saudi-US Investment Forum 2025, Trump said the move would give them a chance at greatness and framed it as a step toward peace and progress in a war-torn country. US President said the decision came after discussions with both Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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