VOL. XXX

NO. 6

17-NOVEMBER-1986

US SANCTIONS AGAINST SYRIA IMMINENT?

As MEES went to press, the US administration was expected at any moment toannounce a package of further diplomatic and economic sanctions against Syria -timed to coincide with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's visit toWashington as a result of Syria's alleged involvement in terrorist activities.According to MEES sources, these measures may have serious consequences for USoil companies operating in or dealing with...