Syria Joins Global Coalition Against ISIS in Major US Policy Shift. Syria is joining the international coalition to fight the Islamic State, marking a historic shift in US-Middle East policy. The announcement follows Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to the White House — the first in the country's history. Al-Sharaa, once designated a terrorist and former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has been removed from the US terrorism list and now seeks to rebuild Syria with international support. President Trump hailed him as a "fighter" and expressed confidence in Syria's potential for success. The US will ease economic sanctions, including a six-month suspension of the Caesar Act, and allow Syria to reopen its embassy in Washington. Al-Sharaa emphasized cooperation, saying the focus is on the "present and future” as Syria becomes the 90th nation in the global anti-ISIS coalition and a potential geopolitical partner of the United States. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT