The message of Sharia through Mills... Has Trump's position on Syria changed?

Cory Mills, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the US Congress and Chairman of the Armed Forces Committee, held an extended meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Damascus, lasting 90 minutes. They discussed the future of US-Syrian relations, the possibility of lifting the economic sanctions imposed on Syria, as well as opportunities for peace between Syria and Israel.

The meeting, part of an unofficial fact-finding mission organized by influential Syrian Americans, allowed Mills to directly understand the new Syrian leadership's positions.

Mills explained that he will deliver a personal message from Al-Sharaa to US President Donald Trump without disclosing its content, indicating that he will also present the discussion results to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

The talks focused on what the US administration expects from Damascus to seriously consider easing sanctions, which currently prohibit any economic activity with the Syrian government except for humanitarian aid.

According to Mills, these conditions were directly clarified to President Al-Sharaa.

The new Syrian government, led by Ahmed Al-Sharaa, aims to reintegrate the country into the international community and revive the economy, which has suffered significantly during over a decade of war and conflict since the outbreak of popular protests in 2011.

In this context, Washington eased some restrictions in January to allow Syrians access to "essential services," but US officials insist on tangible steps, especially in combating terrorism, before further easing sanctions.

The meeting signals undisclosed diplomatic movements that may pave the way for a new phase in Washington's relationship with Damascus, amid close international monitoring of any potential developments in this complex issue.