Summary
Syria has joined a U.S.-led coalition aimed at combating the armed group ISIL (also known as ISIS). Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Washington where he met with President Trump, marking Syria as the 90th country in the coalition. The agreement focuses on political cooperation against terrorism but does not include military actions.
Key Facts
- Syria joined a coalition led by the U.S. to combat ISIL.
- The announcement was made by Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa and U.S. officials.
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with President Trump at the White House.
- Syria's agreement with the coalition focuses on political cooperation without military components.
- Syria is now the 90th country in the coalition against ISIL.
- Syrian security forces conducted 61 raids against ISIL, arresting 71 people.
- Two plots to assassinate President al-Sharaa were reportedly foiled recently.
- President Trump praised al-Sharaa and announced a six-month suspension of U.S. sanctions on Syria.
