Several countries recognize Ahmed al-Shara as Syria’s leader.

Several countries, including the USA, the United Kingdom, and Turkey, have established diplomatic relations with Ahmed al-Shara, the de facto ruler of Syria, who has been appointed as the interim president of the country. This occurred despite his association with the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which has been designated a terrorist organization due to its ties with Al-Qaeda. Al-Shara was previously known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani. Other examples of leaders who have transitioned from a terrorist perception to political recognition include Men…