Syria · Multiple sources
US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism
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.
- Time span
- 25 Aug 2026, 00:32 CEST → 25 Aug 2026, 15:18 CEST
- Sources
- 3 sources
- Reports
- 3
- Trust
- strong · multi-source
Timeline
Syria hails US's 'historic decision' and says it will help the country rebuild after 14 years of civil war.
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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.
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