Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 5:40 AM

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is heading to the United States for the first time, state media reported Sunday. The trip is considered historic, as he will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Syrian president US visit has drawn international attention.

Sharaa came to power last December after ousting longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, ending over 14 years of civil war. His leadership marks Syria's biggest political shift in decades. This visit will make him the first Syrian leader to speak at the UN since 1967, underscoring its symbolic importance.

Since taking power, Sharaa has met global leaders, including Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron. Trump lifted most ...