Syrian president Sharaa expected to visit Washington, US envoy says

Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa is set to make a historic visit to Washington, marking the first time a Syrian head of state has visited the U.S. capital. The main focus of his trip will be joining the U.S.-led coalition to defeat Islamic State, a significant shift as Syria was previously isolated by Western powers. Sharaa's past leadership of a rebel group that clashed with Islamic State could potentially shift the balance in the coalition. Meanwhile, Syria and Israel are quietly negotiating a security agreement, with the U.S. acting as a mediator, aiming to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation. The world watches closely as Sharaa's visit could reshape Middle Eastern politics. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.