A White House visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday, the first by a Syrian leader, will be the latest in a series of once-unthinkable moments for his country and another unlikely stop in the former militant’s personal journey.
Once imprisoned by U.S. forces in Iraq, Sharaa went on to lead Syria’s al-Qaeda affiliate and now, as interim head of state, appears in smiling photos with presidents and prime ministers around the world.
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