The United States formally removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after Marco Rubio authorized the rescission and delisted HTS. The change clears an investment hurdle tied to the designation.
WHO:Marco Rubio; United States
WHAT:The US rescinded Syria’s state sponsors of terrorism designation and delisted HTS.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The designation was rescinded and HTS delisted to clear an investment hurdle tied to Syria’s terrorism-sponsor status.
