Syria Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition Following Meeting with Trump

Darwin, 11 November –

Syria has announced its decision to join the U.S.-led international coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS), a senior American official confirmed. The announcement came just hours after Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a historic meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

According to reports from AFP and the BBC, President al-Sharaa—who led the uprising that ousted longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad last year—has maintained close ties with Western allies under U.S. leadership.

Syria, which gained independence in 1946, has now sent its first head of state to the White House in history. The 43-year-old al-Sharaa’s visit to the Oval Office marks a significant turning point in U.S.-Syria relations.

Washington has also removed al-Sharaa from its terrorism list. His faction, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), was previously linked to al-Qaeda but has since sought international recognition and legitimacy.

A senior U.S. administration official stated, “During this visit, Syria formally declared its decision to join the international coalition to defeat ISIS. As the coalition’s 90th member, Syria will partner with the United States to eradicate the remaining ISIS elements and cut off the flow of foreign fighters.”

The official further added, “Syria will be permitted to restore diplomatic relations with Washington, focusing on counterterrorism cooperation, security coordination, and economic engagement.”