The United States has removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, marking a major shift in Washington’s policy toward Damascus. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on Monday after a 45-day congressional review, describing it as an important step toward Syria’s economic recovery and revitalization.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomed the move as a historic turning point and thanked President Donald Trump and the United States for recognizing his government’s counterterrorism efforts. These efforts include cooperation in the fight against ISIS and actions aimed at disrupting al-Qaida and Hezbollah networks.
The decision also includes the removal of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from U.S. terrorist designations and eases investment restrictions, potentially opening new opportunities for international economic engagement with Syria.
The policy change follows improving U.S.-Syrian relations since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024. However, the move remains controversial, with some U.S. officials and observers expressing concerns about al-Sharaa’s past links to militant groups.
The decision represents a significant change in U.S. policy and could have major political, diplomatic and economic implications for Syria and the wider Middle East.
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