The Real Strategic Reasons Why Trump Is Lifting Sanctions On Syria

Former senior FX trader, salesman, financial journalist, and best-selling author Simon Watkins discusses the recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria. The move is part of a broader effort to reintegrate Syria into the Western sphere of influence following the removal of Bashar al-Assad. The U.S. and U.K. are looking to revive Syria’s pre-war oil and gas sectors, which were once crucial sources of energy for Europe. Russia, with its military bases and energy interests in Syria, sees U.S. involvement as a significant threat to its influence in the region.