What Happened
Trump Administration Eases Sanctions On New Syrian Government
The US has removed Syria from its list of countries banned from purchasing or importing US weaponry, as part of a broader effort to ease sanctions on the new government in Damascus. The move, announced by the State Department, means that arms sales requests from Syria will now be considered on a case-by-case basis. This development follows the Trump administration’s decision to ease economic sanctions on Syria and remove its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The US is also planning to reopen its embassy in Damascus, which has been closed for 14 years. This was reported by the Associated Press.