Al-Sharaa
Historic Meeting: Syrian President Al-Sharaa Welcomed at White House as Trump Lifts Sanctions
Nov 11, 2025 04:23 am CST
President Donald Trump hosts Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House following the lifting of sanctions against Syria. This historic diplomatic engagement marks the first visit by a Syrian head of state to the White House since Syria's 1946 independence, as al-Sharaa seeks permanent sanctions relief following the fall of the Assad regime.
US Removes Syria's President Al-Sharaa From Terrorism Blacklist Before Historic Washington Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 10:27 am CST
The United States has officially removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from its terrorism blacklist prior to his landmark White House visit with President Trump. This diplomatic shift follows UN sanctions removal and recognizes Syria's new leadership after the Assad regime's fall, despite concerns from regional ally Israel.