US President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, marking the first meeting between the two nations' leaders in 25 years. Trump announced the lifting of sanctions against Syria, aiming to provide the country with a fresh start after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The meeting, which lasted over 30 minutes, was significant as it involved discussions on combating terrorism and improving US-Syrian relations. Arab leaders, including Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman, supported the decision, hoping it would alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people.