Archive · 18 Dec 2025
US Congress Ends Syria Sanctions Permanently
The US Congress has decided to permanently stop the sanctions that were put on Syria a long time ago.
These sanctions were meant to punish the old leader, Bashar al-Assad, for doing bad things.
Now, a new leader named Ahmed al-Sharaa is in charge of Syria, and he wants to make friends with the West and get help to rebuild the country.
The US Congress voted to end these sanctions, which will allow businesses to invest in Syria again.
The new Syrian leader and the US President Donald Trump think this is a good idea.
The Syrian government is also happy about this decision because it means they can work with other countries to make Syria better.
US Congress permanently ended sanctions on Syria imposed under Bashar al-Assad.
The repeal of the 2019 Caesar Act was part of a broader defense package.
Senate voted 77-20 in favor of the legislation, which was also approved by the House.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the legislation.
Syrian government hailed the decision as a turning point for cooperation and partnership.
- Who
- US Congress, Syrian government under Ahmed al-Sharaa, President Donald Trump, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani
- What
- Permanent end to sanctions on Syria, repeal of the 2019 Caesar Act
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- United States Congress, Syria
- Why
- To pave the way for investment and rebuild Syria after decades of war, in response to pleas from allies Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and to improve relations with the West
- Sanctions Ended
- 2019 Caesar Act
- Vote Result
- 77-20 in Senate
- New Syrian Leader
- Ahmed al-Sharaa
- Previous Leader
- Bashar al-Assad
- Key Supporters
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Senator Supporting Repeal
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Syrian Foreign Minister
- Asaad al-Shaibani
