Japan lifts sanctions on Syria, signals support for al-Sharaa government

Japan removed 16 entities, including oil companies and financial institutions, from its Syria sanctions list, signaling support for the new al-Sharaa administration and its reconstruction efforts. This marks a notable policy shift by a major G7 economy, potentially encouraging other nations to follow suit. The move is part of a broader international recalibration toward the post-Assad government, though the extent of Japan's economic engagement remains to be seen.