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Published on May 15, 2025

Gaza, Syria, Iran: Israel leaves itself out in the cold as Trump redefines the Middle East

Analysis | Once a key player in the anti-Iranian regional defense, Israel is now diplomatically unprepared for an Iran nuclear deal and lacks a Gaza strategy. On Syria, Trump ignored Israel's objections to lifting sanctions, siding with Saudi Arabia, …

Source: Haaretz - Left-wing
Published on May 15, 2025

Trump says US will lift sanctions on Syria in major policy shift

PODCASTS In a move that took many by surprise, President Trump announced this week that the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria. The decision represents a sea change for Syrians, as UN figures estimate that nine out of ten Syrians live …

Source: Kathimerini - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Higher Education: Lifting Sanctions on Syria is a New Phase of Construction and Recovery

Damascus, SANA- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan al-Halabi, affirmed that the decision to lift the unjust sanctions on Syria is a victory for national resilience and a beginning for a new phase of comprehensive construction …

Source: SANA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 15, 2025

Lifting Syria sanctions key to reviving bilateral trade — Jaghbir

AMMAN — President of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry Fathi Jaghbir on Thursday saidthat lifting economic sanctions on Syria would mark a strategic step toward revitalising economic and trade relations between Jordan and Syria. Jaghbir highlighted …

Source: The Jordan Times - Pro-Government
Published on May 15, 2025

US Treasury 'surprised, confused' by Trump's order to lift Syria sanctions

Source: The Cradle - Left-wing
Published on May 15, 2025

US announces lifting of Syria sanctions

Snap decision by Trump leaves Syrians celebrating and hawkish politicians reeling Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on project …

Source: MEED - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Turkey says US could leave Syria as ties warm

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on May 15, 2025

Trump eases sanctions on Syria, expert weighs in

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on May 15, 2025

Ankara says France ignoring Turkey's security concerns in Syria

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

Pakistan, Syria nationals denied entry at Karwar port amid heightened security

Karwar: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, authorities at the Karwar port in Karnataka denied entry to Pakistani and Syrian nationals who arrived on a cargo ship from Iraq. The individuals were confined to the vessel and later sent back …

Source: The Hans India - Neutral