On August 24, 2026, the Trump administration officially removed Syria from its State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) list. This decision marks a significant change for the Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has been involved in efforts to challenge the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The removal of the SST designation is expected to result in substantial sanctions relief for Syria.
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US Removes Syria from State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Trump administration has officially removed Syria from its State Sponsor of Terrorism list as of August 24, 2026. This change is seen as a significant development for the Syrian government and is anticipated to provide considerable sanctions relief.
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