U.S. Talks In Syria Intensify
Despite U.S. Outreach, Syria Affirms Iran Ties
Followed by this recent breaking news
US renews sanctions against Syria
The Obama administration has renewed its sanctions against Syria for another year, citing a continuing “national emergency” facing the US from Syria’s support for terrorist organisations and weapons trade.
The sanctions were extended after Jeffrey Feltman, a senior state department official, held “constructive” talks on Thursday during his second visit to Syria in as many months, as part of a drive to improve relations with Damascus.
The sanctions, which were introduced by the Bush administration in 2004, will remain in place for another year, a state department official told the Financial Times.
The executive order mainly affects weapons trade, Syrian Air, and the property of people with links to anti-Israeli groups including Hamas, Hizbollah and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
It was introduced to crack down on Syria’s suspected support for terrorism and terrorist leaders, and alleged support for insurgent groups in Iraq.
“The national emergency with respect to Syria remains in effect because Syria continued to not meet its international obligations. We continue to have serious concerns about Syria’s actions,” the US official said.
I'm not celebrating this failure (despite many "told you so" moments). It would be great if Syria would join the western civilization and march towards peace and tranquility. But then again, unicorns are seen only in dreams.
Reality bites. Welcome back from dreamland.
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