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Trump sees opportunity in Syria despite leader’s al Qaeda past

For politically untested Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, it was a seismic, high-profile development: an in-person May 14 meeting with President Trump, a promise to lift economic sanctions on Damascus and an endorsement from Mr. Trump and key Middle Eastern leaders. Equally important is what the White House believes the 42-year-old Syrian leader can do for the U.S. Some analysts and Syria watchers say it could be a lot, most immediately by helping curb Iranian influence...