epa12098027 Syrians celebrate on the street after the US announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, in Idlib, Syria, 13 May 2025. During his visit to Riyadh, US President Donald J. Trump said he will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria. EPA/AHMAD FALLAHA

epa12098033 Syrians celebrate on the street after the US announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, in Idlib, Syria, 13 May 2025. During his visit to Riyadh, US President Donald J. Trump said he will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria. EPA/AHMAD FALLAHA

epa12098022 Syrians light fireworks as they celebrate on the street after the US announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, in Idlib, Syria, 13 May 2025. During his visit to Riyadh, US President Donald J. Trump said he will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria. EPA/AHMAD FALLAHA