Ahmed al-Sharaa’s journey from rebel leader to president of Syria

By Home - CBSNews.com Oct 12, 2025 | 7:30 PM

In December, rebel leader Ahmed al-Shaara proclaimed a new and free Syria. The former jihadist recently sat down with 60 Minutes for his first U.S. television interview since becoming president.

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Ahmed al-Sharaa’s journey from rebel leader to president of Syria