Syria’s Interim President Visits Saudi Arabia, Signaling Shift From Iran

Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, made his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential pivot away from Iran. Al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has distanced himself from Iran and Russia, seeking to rebuild Syria with Western support. Saudi Arabia, having restored ties with Damascus, aims to help lift sanctions, crucial for Syria’s reconstruction after years of conflict.