In a dramatic reversal, a man once designated a terrorist, and the subject of a $10 million bounty is being welcomed at the White House. Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al‑Sharaa, who ousted Bashar al‑Assad after 14 years of war, is now eyeing a seat in a U.S.‑led coalition against ISIS. Analysts say this marks a major shift in West Asia—where Syria is moving from the Iran‑Russia orbit back into America’s influence circle.
