Is the US right to remove Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism?

The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. For the first time in nearly half a century, the Syrian government will no longer be a sanctioned entity. The consequences will be profound. On Aug. 24, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor

After almost fifty years, Syria was taken off the United States' list of countries that sponsor terrorism in a move hailed as opening a new chapter.

Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. Corresponding sanctions relief for Syria have also been announced.

The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday lauded the US decision to remove Syria from the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism.“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the announcement by the United States of America confirming the decision to remove the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of Sta

Washington’s decision is a crucial step for Damascus as Syria’s government seeks to close the book on the Bashar al-Assad era and a decade-long civil war.

The United States formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had remained in place since 1979 and clearing a major obstacle to foreign investment as the country attempts to rebuild after nearly 14 years of civil war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday tha

The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusra Front -- latterly known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham -- as a global terrorist organization.

THE United States has removed Syria from its unilateral list of “state sponsors of terrorism.” The decision was hailed by Syria’s jihadist President Ahmed al-Sharaa as “historic” and a move that would help the country recover after 14 years of civil war. He said Syria was tearing a “page from its painful past, in order

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 fin

US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list after 47 years  thenationalnews.com

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list  Dawn

The United States delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism on Monday, a significant step in its reintegration into the global economy.

The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.

The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries. The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusra Fro

The US has removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, rescinding decades-old economic restrictions and fostering investment in Syria.

"Today's action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability," said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Trump removes Syria from 'terrorism list' Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 08/24/2026 - 20:53 The move follows 'serious and worrying' Israeli strike on Syrian military base US President Donald Trump sits at his desk as he hosts Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa, directly across from him, in the O

The move rescinds a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions. The governor of Syria's central bank hailed the decision, calling it a 'historic step.'

The move rescinds a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions. The governor of Syria's central bank hailed the decision, calling it a 'historic step.'

With Syria's removal, the last three nations designated by the U.S. as state sponsors of terrorism are Iran, Cuba and North Korea.

The State Department has formally moved to take Syria off its State Sponsors of Terrorism list as the Trump administration continues to mend fences with Damascus.

The Trump administration on Monday formally removed Syria from its State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) list, an extraordinary milestone for the government of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former terrorist turned statesman who led the campaign to overthrow the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad.  The removal of the SST designation pro

The United States on Monday delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that had severely impeded investment. The US State Department also revoked its designation of al-Nusrah Front – also known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – as a global terrorist organisation, leaving Cuba, Ir

US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle  Reuters

DAMASCUS, Aug 24 - The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, lifting what Damascus says was the last major impediment to investing in the country as Washington deepens ties to the new Syrian government.

The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusrah Front -- also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) -- as a global terrorist organization.

The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusrah Front -- also known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) -- as a global terrorist organisation.

The State Department formally removed Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism after the previously announced move underwent congressional review.