Trump Signs Executive Order Ending US Sanctions on Syria

Executive Order on Syria Sanctions

• 🇺🇸 The President is signing an executive order to terminate the United States sanctions program on Syria.
• 🎯 This action aims to promote and support Syria's path to stability and peace.

Sanctions Maintained

• 🚫 Sanctions will be removed from Syria broadly, but maintained on specific individuals and entities.
• ⚠️ These include former President Assad, his associates, human rights abusers, drug traffickers, persons linked to chemical weapons activities, ISIS and their affiliates, and Iranian proxies.

Commitment to Regional Stability

• 🤝 The executive order fulfills a promise made by the President in Saudi Arabia to support a stable, unified Syria at peace with itself and its neighbors.
• 🗣️ This action is presented as another instance of the President keeping his promises to promote peace and stability in the region.