The Donald Trump administration decided this Monday to lift sanctions imposed under the Caesar Act for the Protection of Syrian Civilians (2019) for six months. This was announced during the term of Syria’s interim president. ahmed al sharrais meeting with White House tenants on his first official visit since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reported that it had “partially suspended sanctions under the Caesar Act.” 180 daysHowever, transactions involving the governments of Russia and Iran are excluded.
He stressed that this measure replaces the general authorization issued in May of the same year, in which the US government ordered the “immediate” easing of sanctions against Syria. ”Demonstrate a commitment to continuity Regarding sanctions relief for Syria,” the statement read.
US officials recalled that sanctions continue against “the worst of the worst: al-Assad and his associates, human rights abusers, human traffickers, and other regional destabilizers.” they also continue Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism to be “reviewed”Meanwhile, most products on the trade control list still require a U.S. export license.
“President Trump is delivering on his promise to lift U.S. sanctions, give Syria an ‘opportunity to achieve greatness,’ and enable Syria to build and prosper. Harmful actors will be held accountable” said the ministerial portfolio.
Al-Shara’s visit to Washington (he had already traveled to the United States in September to attend the United Nations General Assembly) represents one of the culminations of his efforts to reintegrate Syria into the international community and clear the suspicions weighing on him due to his jihadist past.
Al-Sharah was nominated transitional president After the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, attacks by jihadists and rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led by the current president then known as De Guerre, Abu Mohammed Al Golani.
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