Donald Trump has said the US will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria and signed a $600bn (&#163;450bn) deal with Saudi Arabia as he visited the nation as part of a tour of the Middle East.

This move signals a shift in US diplomatic and economic strategy in the Middle East, potentially easing tensions with Syria while strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia. The broader implications include possible geopolitical realignment and economic opportunities in the region.

Donald Trump has said the US will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria and signed a $600bn (£450bn) deal with Saudi Arabia as he visited the nation as part of a tour of the Middle East.

The US will lift sanctions on Syria and has signed a $600bn deal with Saudi Arabia during Trump's Middle East tour.  

'Good luck, Syria': Trump to lift sanctions on war-torn nation - as he agrees 'historic' deal with Saudi Arabia

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