President Trump's meeting with Syria's president in the Middle East

SOURCE www.today.com
President Trump met with Syria's president during his trip to the Middle East, ending U.S. sanctions against Syria at the Saudi Crown Prince's urging and extending an olive branch to Iran if it gives up its nuclear ambitions.

Key Points

  • First face-to-face meeting between leaders of the US and Syria in 25 years
  • End of US sanctions against Syria
  • Olive branch extended to Iran conditional on giving up nuclear ambitions

Pros

  • Diplomatic efforts to improve relations with Syria and Iran
  • Ending U.S. sanctions against Syria

Cons

  • Potential backlash from certain political factions
  • Uncertainty surrounding Iran's response to the olive branch offer