Syria's interim president heads to Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Feb 02, 2025
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The story mentions Syria's interim president traveling to Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift from Iran as the main ally. The president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, was once aligned with al-Qaida and flew to Riyadh with the foreign minister, meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The article talks about Saudi Arabia's involvement in Syria's civil war and the recent offensive led by al-Sharaa’s group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. It also discusses Iran and Russia's involvement in Syria and Saudi Arabia's efforts to lift sanctions on Syria. It ends with news of a car bomb explosion in Manbij, Syria, killing civilians and wounding others.