🇸🇾 Syria

Trump's Historic Move: Lifting Syria Sanctions for Stability
July 18 @ 4:06pm ET  
President Trump signed an executive order on June 30 to lift most sanctions on Syria, aiming for stability. This historic move seeks to boost economic growth while maintaining sanctions on specific malign actors.
Israeli Strikes in Syria Spark Concerns for Religious Minorities
July 17 @ 5:30am ET  
Israeli strikes in Syria, targeting Sweida and Damascus, aim to protect the Druze amid escalating violence. The Helsinki Commission fears for religious minorities as nearly 250 have died.
Trump Administration Delists Al Qaeda Affiliate in Syria as Terrorist Group
July 7 @ 3:31pm ET  
The Trump administration has removed the terrorist designation for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, an Al Qaeda affiliate in Syria, as part of broader engagement after Bashar al-Assad's ouster. This move accompanies lifted sanctions to support stability.
Trump Set to Lift Syria Sanctions in Push for Regional Stability
June 30 @ 3:31pm ET  
President Trump will sign an order on June 30 to lift sanctions on Syria, aiming for stability. The White House sees this as a step to support economic recovery and peace in the region.
Syrian General's Shocking Claim on Missing Journalist Austin Tice
June 16 @ 8:03am ET  
A Syrian general claims missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice was executed on Assad's orders in 2013. U.S. officials are investigating this uncorroborated account to bring closure to a case spanning over a decade.
Historic Moment: US Flag Flies Again in Damascus After 13 Years
May 30 @ 4:08am ET  
The U.S. flag was raised in Damascus on May 29 for the first time since 2012, marking a historic shift in relations. Thomas Barrack, U.S. envoy to Syria, expressed hope for peace with Israel and signed a $7 billion energy deal.