Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: President Donald Trump's administration on Monday formally removed Syria from the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) blacklist, in a landmark move that unlocks export restrictions and allows for the US to supply military aid to the country. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa applauded the move, thanking Trump for the "historic decision". US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced a new wave of sanctions against Iran and