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Foreign Affairs Jul 9, 2026

AL-SHARAA RETURNS HAPPIER AFTER PROMISE TO REMOVE SANCTIONS ON SYRIA

The US has started the process of removing Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, which it has held since 1979 — a win for Turkey and for visiting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Editorial Staff 2 min