Syria's Interim President Visits Saudi Arabia: A Shift in Alliances?

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Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, made his first international trip to Saudi Arabia, signaling a potential shift in alliances away from Iran. Al-Sharaa, the former leader of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, was named acting president for a transitional period after ousting Bashar al-Assad in December. In Riyadh, al-Sharaa met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed shoring up support for lifting international sanctions on Syria.

So, what does this unexpected visit mean for Syria's future?

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