In a historic move, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This landmark meeting—the first between a U.S. president and a Syrian leader in decades—sparked hopes of normalizing bilateral ties.
Joining the session online was Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, alongside Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Trump emphasized that this encounter marks a fresh start for U.S.-Syria relations and even urged Syria to join the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords aimed at normalizing ties with Israel. 😎
In a surprising policy twist, Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria, saying it would give the nation a chance at greatness. Meanwhile, during his tour—which also includes stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates—he discussed his ongoing indirect talks with Iran about its nuclear program.
Trump made it clear that any deal with Iran must come with conditions: Tehran must stop sponsoring terror, end its proxy wars, and permanently halt its pursuit of nuclear weapons. This statement drew a sharp rebuke from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who accused the U.S. leader of misdirecting the region's real challenges.
With Saudi Arabia committing investment worth $600 billion, these bold diplomatic steps could reshape regional dynamics. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments!
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