President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on June 30 to lift most sanctions on Syria, giving the Middle Eastern country an opportunity to economically develop.
Sanctions on former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and other malign actors will remain.
“This is in an effort to promote and support the country’s path to stability and peace,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing ahead of the signing.
“He’s committed to supporting a Syria that is stable, unified, and at peace with itself and its neighbors.
“They’re saying we are going to give you an opportunity.”…