U.S. Eases Sanctions on Syrian Areas Outside Assad’s Control
ISTANBUL—U.S. officials said Friday that Washington’s easing of sanctions on parts of Syria outside Damascus’ control was needed to alleviate an economic crisis and prevent a resurgence by Islamic State militants, as Turkey criticized the policy shift.
The Treasury Department issued a license on Thursday that permits private-sector activity in certain areas of Syria not controlled by President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
