The US State Department on Monday removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, according to a notification from the US Treasury Department. The move, which also stripped the Nusrah Front of its Specially Designated Global Terrorist designation, had been announced earlier in 2026 and was subject to a congressional review period.
US removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list, drops Nusrah Front designation
The US State Department on Monday removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, according to a notification from the US Treasury Department. The move, which also stripped the Nusrah Front of its Specially Designated Global Terrorist designation, had been announced earlier in 2026 and was subject to a congressional review period.
The State Sponsors of Terrorism designation carries restrictions on US foreign assistance, defense exports, and certain financial transactions with the designated country.
The removal had been publicly announced earlier in 2026, pending a review by Congress before taking formal effect.
- The source does not state the date on which the removal was first announced earlier in 2026.
- The source does not describe the outcome or duration of the congressional review.
- The source does not state the legal or regulatory mechanism by which the Treasury Department notification takes effect.
- The source does not state what specific restrictions on Syria will now be lifted as a result of the removal.
- The source does not provide any response or statement from the Syrian government or any other government regarding the decision.
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