Syria has announced its intention to join the international coalition against the Islamic State following President Ahmad al-Sharaa's historic visit to Washington, where he met with United States President Donald Trump. While Syria has expressed readiness to be part of the coalition, officials clarified that the country is not participating in the United States-led military campaign against the extremist group. The visit marked the first time a Syrian head of state has visited the White House since Syria's independence, signaling a warming of relations after years of diplomatic isolation under the previous regime. Discussions during the visit also touched on the ongoing sanctions against Syria and the complex negotiations with Israel over security and territorial issues, though no breakthroughs were reported.