According to The Times, U.S. President Donald J. Trump is expected to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia. The two leaders are anticipated to discuss a potential rollback of U.S. sanctions imposed on Syria during the Assad era. In return, al-Sharaa has reportedly signaled openness to a deal granting American companies access to Syria’s mineral and oil reserves—mirroring a recent U.S.-Ukraine joint agreement on resource development.