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US Lifts Sanctions on Assad’s Chemical Weapons Scientists
The lifting of sanctions on key figures in the Syrian regime indicates a significant shift in U.S. policy, potentially undermining international efforts to hold the Assad regime accountable for previous chemical weapon attacks.
On June 30, 2025, the Trump administration lifted sanctions on 266 employees of Syria's Scientific Studies and Research Center, part of a broader effort to normalize relations with Damascus following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. This decision raises concerns regarding the implications for chemical weapons oversight and potential military threats in the region.
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