The sweeping directive aims to “turn back on” Syria’s economy and reintegrate the country into the Middle East.

With Iran on its back foot, 'It’s a moment that requires everybody to step back and say let’s give peace a chance,' said a senior Trump administration official of allowing Syria to flourish

President Donald Trump on Monday lifted U.S. sanctions on Syria, signing an executive order to carry out a promise he made in May. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters ahead of the signing that Trump's action was designed to "promote and support the country's path to stability and peace."