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Syria removed from US state sponsors of terrorism list

The United States has formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979. Secretary of State Marco Rubio authorized the revocation following a mandatory 45-day Congressional notification period. The decision follows a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Damascus under the administration of President Donald Trump, following the fall of the previous regime in late 2024.

Alongside the removal of Syria from the list, the U.S. also removed Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of global terrorist organizations. U.S. officials stated that these actions recognize the positive steps taken by the Syrian government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, to distance the country from international terrorism.

The removal of the designation is expected to eliminate major obstacles to private sector investment and facilitate Syria's reintegration into the global financial system. Treasury Department officials noted the move will help stimulate economic reconstruction and stability. Syrian leadership has welcomed the decision as a historic step toward ending decades of international isolation and economic hardship.

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Ahmed al-Shara · Ahmed al-Sharaa · Donald Trump · Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham · Hayat Tahrir al-Sham · Marco Rubio · Scott Bessent · Syria · United States · United States

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