US lifts blanket ban on arms exports to Syria

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The United States has lifted its blanket ban on arms exports to Syria, allowing proposed defense sales and security services to Damascus to be considered. The policy change does not itself confirm that any specific arms sales have been approved.

The U.S. lifted its long-standing blanket ban on arms exports to Syria on Wednesday, allowing proposed defense sales and security services to Damascus to be considered on a case-by...