With sanctions lifted, Syrians are hopeful to restore Aleppo to former glory

As Syrians patiently wait for the lifting of sanctions on their country to be implemented, the country’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Wednesday that the northwestern city of Aleppo “will be the greatest economic beacon.”

Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it will ease sanctions imposed on the war-torn country. U.S. President Donald Trump granted Syria sweeping exemptions from sanctions in a major first step toward…