Trump signs executive order lifting sanctions on Syria
Monday's order underscores the US commitment to supporting Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's efforts to rebuild the country. Sharaa is a former anti-government forces' leader. The Bashar al-Assad regime fell last December. The Assad family had ruled the country for half a century.
Trump's executive order says the United States welcomes "developments in Syria over the past 6 months," including the "positive actions" taken by Syria's interim government.
It removes sanctions on Syria while maintaining restrictions on the ousted former Syrian president, his associates, and some others, including those linked to chemical weapons.
Trump had told Syria's interim president that he would lift sanctions on the country when they met in Saudi Arabia in May.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday that the executive order is aimed at promoting and supporting Syria's path to stability and peace.
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