Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit

During a high‑profile visit to Saudi Arabia, President Trump praised the kingdom as America’s strongest partner and announced a $142 billion arms deal, with broader investments possibly reaching $1 trillion. He pledged to lift all U.S. sanctions on Syria to support its reconstruction under a new transitional government. Joined by business leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman, Trump pushed for economic partnerships and AI development in the region, the BBC has reported. He also expressed hope for Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, though Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman insisted that peace in Gaza and a Palestinian state must come first.