Syria Hails Trump’s Comments on Possibility of Sanctions Relief

May 12, 2025, 7:12 PM UTC

Syria’s foreign ministry says in a statement it welcomes US President Donald Trump’s comments on the possibility of relieving sanctions on the war-ravaged country, according to the Syrian state-run news agency Sana.

  • Ministry describes move as an “encouraging step” toward ending suffering of Syrian people
  • Note: Trump Says Syria May Get Some Sanctions Relief

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