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U.S. removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list after 47 years

Part of Iran conflict and regional fallout

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Event details

The United States officially removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list following regional geopolitical shifts.

Context

Lifts long-standing statutory sanctions and financial restrictions on Syrian state entities, enabling diplomatic re-engagement and potential reconstruction financing.

Local time
4:32 PM New York time, Aug 24, 2026
Location
Washington, D.C., United States
Relationship
Update
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