The United States has presented Syria with a set of demands that must be met for partial sanctions relief. Key conditions include the destruction of chemical weapons, a ban on foreign fighters in senior roles, and a commitment to counterterrorism efforts. During a recent meeting in Brussels between U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Natasha Franceschi and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani, these issues were raised. This meeting marks the first direct high-level contact since the Trump administration began, emphasizing the U.S. concerns regarding Syria’s foreign alliances and military appointments.
The U.S. has handed Syria a list of conditions for sanctions relief, demanding the destruction of chemical weapons and ensuring foreign fighters are kept out of government roles.
In exchange for partial sanctions relief, the U.S. demands include Syria's destruction of any remaining chemical weapons and cooperation on counterterrorism efforts.
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