A Shift in Regional Loyalties: The Lifting of Sanctions on Eritrea The Biden administration imposed sanctions on Eritrea in 2021 as part of its deepening ties with Ethiopia.
However, under President Donald Trump's revival, those sanctions have been lifted, indicating a recalibration of US regional priorities.
Eritrea's location on the Red Sea makes it a crucial player in the ongoing struggle for influence between the US, Israel, and Iran.