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.
