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Syria nears removal from US state sponsor of terrorism list
The 45-day US congressional review period regarding the removal of Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list has expired. This expiration removes a major procedural hurdle, though the designation is not automatically rescinded. The final step requires Secretary of State Marco Rubio to formally publish the decision in the Federal Register.
The move follows a July 8 notification by President Donald Trump, who certified that the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa had provided no support for international terrorism in the preceding six months. This process marks a significant shift in US policy following the collapse of the Assad government in late 2024.
Syria has held the designation since 1979. Lifting it is expected to ease restrictions on trade, investment, and banking transactions, facilitating Syria's reintegration into the global economy. If finalized, Syria will be removed from the list, leaving only Iran, North Korea, and Cuba with the designation.
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Ahmad al-Sharaa · Ahmed al-Sharaa · Donald Trump · Jihad Maqsudi · Marco Rubio · Syria · United States · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The 45-day US congressional review period for rescinding Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism has expired. www.syrianow.net · okaznews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The end of the review period removes a procedural obstacle but does not automatically end the designation. www.syrianow.net · okaznews.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Donald Trump notified Congress on July 8 of the intention to rescind Syria's designation. www.syrianow.net · okaznews.net · vinnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The final step requires Secretary of State Marco Rubio to formally publish the rescission in the Federal Register. vinnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Following Syria's removal, only Iran, North Korea, and Cuba will remain on the US terrorism sponsor list. vinnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US administration certified that the Syrian government provided no support for international terrorism in the preceding six months. vinnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United States first designated Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism on December 29, 1979. www.syrianow.net · okaznews.net · vinnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lifting the designation is expected to ease restrictions on investment, trade, and banking transactions. www.syrianow.net · okaznews.net · vinnews.com