US Announces Removal of Sanctions on Syria

US President Donald Trump has announced the removal of all sanctions on Syria. He said the way was opened for this decision after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government last year.

According to the BBC, this move is seen as a major victory for Syria’s current leader, Ahmed Al-Sara. In December, Al-Sara took control by removing the Assad family from power.

Earlier, the US and Saudi Arabia had signed a major defense deal worth $142 billion. This agreement was made during President Trump’s four-day visit to Saudi Arabia. As part of the deal, Saudi Arabia will buy advanced military equipment and services from American defense companies.