UPDATE: The United States has just proposed a critical draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council aimed at lifting sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). This urgent move coincides with al-Sharaa’s upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, scheduled for next Monday.
This proposal comes at a pivotal moment as the Security Council has routinely granted travel exemptions for al-Sharaa this year, indicating that the White House meeting is not dependent on the resolution’s approval. The draft resolution, obtained by Reuters earlier today, also calls for the repeal of sanctions against Syria’s Interior Minister Anas Khattab.
The implications of this resolution are significant, as it could reshape U.S.-Syria relations and impact the humanitarian situation in the region. With ongoing conflicts and a dire need for aid, lifting sanctions could facilitate humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people.
As international attention focuses on this development, the outcome of the U.S. proposal will be closely monitored by global leaders and humanitarian organizations. The resolution’s reception within the Security Council is still unclear, but it marks a noteworthy shift in U.S. policy toward Syria.
What’s Next: Stakeholders are urged to remain vigilant as discussions unfold in the Security Council. The meeting between Trump and al-Sharaa may also serve as a critical turning point in U.S. foreign policy and the future of humanitarian efforts in Syria.
This situation is developing rapidly, with updates expected as the Security Council deliberates. Stay tuned for the latest news as this story unfolds.
