Watan-In a scene that encapsulates regional turmoil and the ongoing power struggle, Syria’s new regime leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa made an unprecedented offer to Donald Trump — one described as the closest thing to a “comprehensive deal” in exchange for a single photo. The meeting, held in Damascus with pro-Trump U.S. mediator Jonathan Bass, lasted four hours and ended with a symbolic “gift”: a Trump Tower in the heart of the Syrian capital.
But the tower is just the tip of the iceberg. The proposal includes access to Syrian oil, cooperation against Iran, and normalization with Israel. Al-Sharaa appears willing to give away everything in return for the international rehabilitation of his regime. His message is clear: he wants a meeting with Trump at any cost — whether in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, or Doha. The location doesn’t matter. The photo does.
While Arab and Western media view the awaited photo as alarming—headlined “Damascus Endorses Trump”—Israel skips the symbolism and sends missiles directly toward the presidential palace, delivering a message louder than diplomacy.
From Sovereignty to Symbolism: Syria’s Desperate Bargain for Survival
Observers say this isn’t diplomacy but a blatant plea for survival. Instead of raising its voice, Syria raises a white flag under the guise of “rescue,” offering political concessions in exchange for recognition. In return for what? A skyscraper bearing Trump’s name on the ruins of a shattered nation.
This move isn’t merely symbolic; it opens a full-fledged auction on Syrian sovereignty. Everything is up for negotiation: land, resources, even political positions. And amid it all, the big questions vanish: Where is the resistance? Where is the defiance? Who pays the price for concessions made in the name of a crushed people?
Dignity—once a national shield—has been reduced to a bargaining chip. Sovereignty—once a right—has become a backstage offer in private deals. And Trump? He sees nothing but his name rising atop a “tower of Syria’s rubble.”
Syria doesn’t need a deal—it needs restoration. Not a meeting, but dignity. The real question now is: will an entire nation be sold for a fleeting photo op?
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