Trump says the US will lift its sanctions on Syria's new government

US president Donald Trump has said he will lift all sanctions against Syria. Speaking in Riyadh, Trump told attendees at a conference, including the Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, the US 'will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness'. He added: 'It’s their time to shine. We’re taking them all off. Good luck, Syria, show us something very special' Trump says he will remove Syria sanctions, threatens Iran and hails Saudi-US defence sales deal – live