A newly surfaced video appears to show Syria’s president making a payment with a Visa card, raising questions about the country’s financial reintegration just days after the United States officially lifted its designation of Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism. The move follows a shift in U.S. policy that could ease sanctions and open avenues for international trade, though the video’s authenticity and broader implications remain under scrutiny. Observers are weighing whether this could signal deeper economic normalization or simply a symbolic gesture amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The development comes as Syria seeks to rebuild ties with the global financial system after years of isolation.
A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.
