US removes Syria from terrorism list after 46 years

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said in a video message that Syria is ‘shaking off a dark burden’ (File photo)The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979 and imposing significant restrictions on trade, investment and financial transactions with the country.The move, which followed a 45-day congressional review, marks a further step in Washington’s efforts to deepen ties with Syria’s new government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The US also revoked the designation of the Nusrah Front, later known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organisation. The Treasury Department announced corresponding sanctions relief.“These actions were all taken in recognitio