Event Brief
US delists Syria as state sponsor of terrorism
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: The United States removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, rescinding a decades-old designation. The State Department also revoked the al-Nusrah Front/HTS global terrorist designation, and the Treasury Department carried out sanctions relief, citing President Trump’s promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria.
WHO: U.S. Department of State and U.S. Treasury Department
WHAT: Syria was removed from the U.S. state sponsor of terrorism list, alongside revocation of al-Nusrah Front/HTS terrorist designation and related sanctions relief.
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The move was taken to foster additional investment in Syria and to deliver sanctions relief to Syria, consistent with President Trump’s promise.
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