# US removal of Syria from terrorism sponsor list > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260824-us-removal-of-syria-from-terrorism-sponsor-list > Updated: 2026-08-24T18:10:55.000Z. Sources: 64. Developments: 2. The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979. This decision follows the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad government in late 2024 and follows a mandatory 45-day congressional review period. As part of this policy shift, the U.S. government also revoked the designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization. The U.S. Treasury Department has implemented sanctions relief to encourage international investment, trade, and economic recovery in the country. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, stated that the move aims to foster political stability and lift restrictions on foreign assistance, defense exports, and certain financial transactions. Following this implementation, only Iran, North Korea, and Cuba remain on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Syrian officials, including Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Central Bank Governor Safwat Raslan, have welcomed the decision as a historic step toward removing barriers to reconstruction and international trade under the leadership of President Ahmed al-Sharaa. While the delisting is expected to facilitate reintegration into the global financial system, officials noted that certain other U.S. sanctions related to the former regime may remain subject to separate legal processes. ## Claims - The United States formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Syria had held the state sponsor of terrorism designation since 1979. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The policy shift follows the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024 and the rise of Ahmed al-Sharaa. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The United States revoked the designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a global terrorist organization. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio authorized the revocation following a mandatory 45-day Congressional notification period. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the move aims to foster investment and promote stability in Syria. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Following Syria's removal, Cuba, Iran, and North Korea remain on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani stated the decision removes obstacles to economic reconstruction and investment. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Syria removed from U.S. state sponsor of terrorism list The United States has removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, ending a designation held since 1979. The move also delists Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to encourage economic reconstruction. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-removed-from-us-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list ### 2026-08-22: Syria removed from US state sponsor of terrorism list The US has officially removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, ending a 47-year designation. The move also revokes the terrorist designation for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham to promote economic recovery 44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list --- Cite as: US removal of Syria from terrorism sponsor list. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260824-us-removal-of-syria-from-terrorism-sponsor-list