Syria has responded to a list of U.S. conditions for possible partial sanctions relief, stating that it had acted on most of them but others required 'mutual understandings' with Washington. The United States had given Syria a list of eight conditions, including destroying chemical weapons stockpiles and ensuring foreigners do not hold senior governing roles. Syria is in desperate need of sanctions relief to revive its collapsed economy. The U.S. had issued a six-month exemption for some sanctions in January, but this had limited effect. Syria's response is currently being evaluated by the U.S.