The main tranche of sanctions was imposed during the early years of Syria’s war, when the US was supporting the country’s opposition and attempting to isolate the al-Assad regime, pointing to its human rights abuses, including the use of chemical weapons. The Reuters news agency also reported this week that Syria has attempted to convince the US that it is not a threat but a potential partner, including by saying it was engaged in indirect talks with Israel to deescalate tensions with the US’s Middle eastern ally – despite Israel’s bombing of Syria and occupation of its territory. Because of the central role the US plays in the global financial system, the lifting of sanctions is a signal to the world that it can do business in Syria.
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Published at: 2025-05-13 22:56:13
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