Ahmed al-Sharaa has met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The Syrian leader pledged to join a US led coalition to defeat the Islamic State. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also suspended comprehensive sanctions on Syria for 180 days.Trump described al-Shara as a tough leader while hinting at further announcements could be coming soon. You can expect some announcements on Syria. We want to see Syria become a country that's very successful and I think this leader can do it.I really ...

Geopolitical Landscape & Nuclear Ambitions - The US desires Iran to completely cease uranium enrichment, a stance previously articulated by Trump [1] - Tehran likely perceives an existential threat, potentially maintaining nuclear leverage despite risks of further strikes [2] - Despite strong rhetoric, signals suggest Iran may be willing to negotiate, with internal debates ongoing regarding the regime's survival post-strikes [3] - IAEA director Grossi indicated Iran could re-enrich uranium within months, raising concerns for the US and Israel [4] - Iran hinted that its stockpile of highly enriched uranium was moved before the attacks [5] Potential for Conflict & Truce - The conditions that precipitated the conflict remain, indicating the potential for renewed escalation [6] - The truce is holding, with a potential reignition of attacks being less likely due to Trump's firm stance [7]