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Could Congress' latest Syria sanctions bill backfire?

The congressional bill will exacerbate the economic situation in Syria and ultimately increase Syria’s dependency on Iran.

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The US Capitol building is seen at sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 27, 2019. — REUTERS/Loren Elliott

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