Syria Joins the Fight: A New Era of US-Syria Relations

Tue Nov 11 2025 19:09:01 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a historic meeting at the White House, President Trump and Syrian President al-Sharaa mark a pivotal shift in US foreign policy as Syria joins the coalition against ISIS.

Syria has officially joined the US-led coalition against ISIS, following a groundbreaking meeting between President Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House. This marks a significant change in US-Syria relations, with new economic measures set to lift sanctions on the Syrian government. Al-Sharaa's previous designation as a terrorist highlights the dramatic transformation in diplomatic ties, as he focuses on the future of a stable Syria post-conflict.

Syria will join the international coalition to combat the Islamic State group, a shift in US foreign policy confirmed by a senior official in the Trump administration.

This announcement followed a historic meeting between President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House—the first visit from a Syrian leader in U.S. history.

Al-Sharaa stated that this visit symbolizes a new era where Syria plans to cooperate with the United States.

Up until recently, al-Sharaa was considered a terrorist by the US government, but has since gained support from Trump to lead his country toward success.

Now, Syria becomes the 90th country to join the global campaign against the remaining elements of ISIS.

The US is also setting plans to lift economic sanctions against Syria, which had been in place since 2019, aiming to provide a clearer path for investors.

Trump expressed optimism about Syria's future under al-Sharaa's leadership, commenting, we want to see Syria become a country that’s very successful. Diplomatic relations between the two nations had been severed since 2012 but are now being reconsidered, allowing for the potential reopening of the Syrian embassy in Washington.

Al-Sharaa's previous roles included leadership in armed Islamist groups, showcasing a remarkable rebranding as he seeks to stabilize his country following years of conflict.

While there are still concerns over his past actions, including human rights violations, al-Sharaa's leadership represents a potential turning point for Syria, now focused on growth and partnerships.