US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle
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- Al Jazeera Englishseen 27 Aug, 01:31description edited
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Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.Syria hails US's 'historic decision' and says it will help the country rebuild after 14 years of civil war.
- South China Morning Postseen 27 Aug, 01:31headline rewritten
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism listUS removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list in major diplomatic shift - Le Monde (France)seen 27 Aug, 01:31description edited
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Le secrétaire d’Etat américain, Marco Rubio, avait expliqué que cette décision avait été prise après avoir reçu des « garanties formelles » de la part d’Ahmed Al-Charaa, ancien djihadiste devenu président de la Syrie, selon lesquelles « la Syrie ne soutiendra[it] pas d’actes de terrorisme international à l’avenir ».Le secrétaire d’Etat américain, Marco Rubio, avait expliqué que cette décision avait été prise après avoir reçu des « garanties formelles » de la part d’Ahmed Al-Charaa, ancien djihadiste devenu président syrien. Celui-ci a salué la fin « d’un lourd fardeau ».
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Mon, 24 August 2026
19 reports- Google News - Top Stories17:28first to report
US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle Reuters US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism BBC Syria off US terror blacklist after nearly 50 years as Trump admin clears investment hurdle Fox News Rubio rescinds Syria's state sponsor of terror designation after nearly 50 years The Center Square U.S. removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle NBC News
- al-monitor.com17:54
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The State Department on Monday removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, according to a notification from the U.S. Treasury, in a move that was first announced earlier this year pending a review by Congress. The designation as a state sponsor of terrorism carries restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, defense exports and certain financial transactions.Monday's announcement also removed the designation of the Nusrah Front as a Specially Designated Global...
- Le Monde (France)19:01edited after publishing
Le secrétaire d’Etat américain, Marco Rubio, avait expliqué que cette décision avait été prise après avoir reçu des « garanties formelles » de la part d’Ahmed Al-Charaa, ancien djihadiste devenu président syrien. Celui-ci a salué la fin « d’un lourd fardeau ».
- El País (Spain)19:21
El deshielo entre los dos enemigos tradicionales se produce después de que Al Shara visitara a Trump el año pasado
- Le Figaro (France)19:32
Les États-Unis poursuivent leur rapprochement avec la Syrie près de deux ans après la chute de Bachar al-Assad, débloquant ainsi les investissements dans ce pays.
- South China Morning Post19:50edited after publishing
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US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism listThe United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries. The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusra Front – latterly known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – as a global terrorist organisation. The Treasury Department announced corresponding sanctions relief. Rebels led by HTS overthrew long-time...
- The Hill19:57
The Trump administration on Monday formally removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism (SST) list, an extraordinary milestone for the government of Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former terrorist turned statesman who led the campaign to overthrow the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad. The removal of the SST designation provides enormous sanctions relief for Syria and the...
- Libération (France)19:58
Après 47 ans de présence sur cette liste, la Syrie bénéficie d’un nouvel assouplissement des mesures américaines. Washington a également retiré HTS, l’ancienne formation dirigée par le président Ahmad al-Chareh, de plusieurs listes liées au terrorisme et aux sanctions.
- newsweek.com20:18
With Syria's removal, the last three nations designated by the U.S. as state sponsors of terrorism are Iran, Cuba and North Korea.
- Le Monde English20:27
The move rescinds a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions. The governor of Syria's central bank hailed the decision, calling it a 'historic step.'
- RMF24 (Poland)20:33
USA zdejmuje Syrię z listy krajów sponsorujących terroryzm. Historyczna decyzja Waszyngtonu
- iRozhlas (Czechia)20:40
Spojené státy odstranily Sýrii ze seznamu zemí podporujících terorismus, na kterém tato země figurovala 47 let. Podle agentur AFP a SANA o tom v pondělí informoval úřad pro kontrolu zahraničních aktiv (OFAC) spadající pod americké ministerstvo financí.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)24 Aug, 20:10their copy
- France Info (France)20:40
Le nom du pays figurait depuis 47 ans sur le registre des "Specially Designated Global Terrorist". Il s'agit d'une nouvelle étape dans la levée progressive des sanctions américaines.
- N1 Info (Croatia)20:42
Sjedinjene Države uklonile su Siriju s popisa država sponzora terorizma, uklonivši, prema procjeni Damaska, posljednju veliku prepreku ulaganjima u ze
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- tportal (Croatia)24 Aug, 20:31their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)24 Aug, 20:35their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)24 Aug, 20:38their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:09
State Department also revokes terrorist designation for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham as Trump administration delivers promised sanctions relief
- Die Zeit (Germany)21:17
Syrien profitiert von weiteren Sanktionserleichterungen der Trump-Regierung. Für internationale Firmen und Banken dürften Geschäfte dort nun einfacher werden.
- Channel News Asia21:38
"Today's action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability," said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- Al Jazeera English22:32edited after publishing
Syria hails US's 'historic decision' and says it will help the country rebuild after 14 years of civil war.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:42Removing Syria’s US terrorism designation is ‘decisive step’ toward partnership, stability: US envoy
Tom Barrack says decision marks 'another historic milestone' in US President Donald Trump’s 'bold vision to give Syria a chance'
Tue, 25 August 2026
25 reports- BBC News World00:17
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:39
Foreign Ministry says move will support economic recovery, reconstruction and broader cooperation with Washington
- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:39
Foreign minister says decision reflects new Syrian state’s commitment to international peace, cooperation, and partnership
- Vecernji list (Croatia)01:00
Prema odluci, SAD također više ne klasificira Frontu al-Nusru kao posebno označenu globalnu terorističku organizaciju, čime su Kuba, Iran i Sjeverna Koreja ostale jedine tri zemlje koje Washington označava kao države sponzore terorizma
- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:51
Ahmad al-Sharaa thanks Trump for ‘historic decision,’ says Syria can now move toward development and reconstruction
- econotimes.com03:54
The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, eliminating a major barrier to foreign investment and further strengthening Washingtons relationship with Syrias new government....
- theyeshivaworld.com04:15
The United States has formally removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, completing a major shift in Washington’s policy toward Damascus following steps taken by President Trump to ease sanctions on the country. The State Department announced the removal after the required congressional review process was completed, clearing another major obstacle to […]
- Al Jazeera English04:38
Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:28
'The last obstacle standing in the way of our friend and brother Syria’s integration with the world has finally been removed,' says Nuh Yilmaz
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:00
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- iheart.com07:49
The Trump administration has removed Syria from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, easing sanctions and enabling Syria to rejoin the global financial system. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Syria's commitment to distancing from terrorism as a key factor in the decision.
- iheart.com07:49
The Trump administration has removed Syria from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, easing sanctions and enabling Syria to rejoin the global financial system. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Syria's commitment to distancing from terrorism as a key factor in the decision.
- iheart.com07:49
The Trump administration has removed Syria from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, easing sanctions and enabling Syria to rejoin the global financial system. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Syria's commitment to distancing from terrorism as a key factor in the decision.
- iheart.com07:49
The Trump administration has removed Syria from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, easing sanctions and enabling Syria to rejoin the global financial system. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Syria's commitment to distancing from terrorism as a key factor in the decision.
- iheart.com07:49
The Trump administration has removed Syria from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, easing sanctions and enabling Syria to rejoin the global financial system. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited Syria's commitment to distancing from terrorism as a key factor in the decision.
- Times of India08:52
- Euronews09:48
Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from HTS, the group al-Sharaa led to topple Assad.
- novinite.com10:30
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979 and opening the way for greater economic engagement with Damascus. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called the decision historic and said it would help the country move toward recovery, reconstruction and development after 14 years of civil war.
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- dominicanrepublicpost.com26 Aug, 16:58their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:31
Foreign Ministry says move removes major obstacle to Syria’s recovery, calls on international community to support reconstruction efforts
- NYT World13:03
The move lifted economic sanctions on the country, raising hopes of further recovery after its brutal civil war.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:07
Statements came after US State Department announced Syria’s removal from list of state sponsors of terrorism
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:10
Delisting ends a 47 year designation, clears one of the last major barriers to foreign investment, banking access
- jpost.com18:11
It's one thing for Israel to take military action in a country that the US has formally labeled a state sponsor of terrorism. It's quite another to do so after the US has removed that designation.
- Al Jazeera English18:13
Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.
- algemeiner.com20:45
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit …
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English16:11
The US decision leaves three nations - Cuba, Iran and North Korea - on its 'State Sponsors of Terrorism' blacklist.
- jns.org17:51
The Jewish Heritage of Syria Foundation called the decision “an important step toward Syria’s reintegration and recovery.”
Thu, 27 August 2026
4 reports- Al Jazeera English01:08
A video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.
- Euronews09:13
Syria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global financial system.
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:42
SAD JE UKLONIO Siriju s popisa sponzora terorizma, što je omogućilo ponovno povezivanje njezinih banaka s globalnim financijskim sustavom. EU je također ukinula gospodarske sankcije.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:17
Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Claudio Cordone says decision could help create ‘more favorable conditions for economic recovery, investment, and broader international engagement with Syria’
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:03
Removal of the final US sanctions on Syria constitutes a renewed diplomatic triumph for Damascus and Ankara, while signaling yet another setback for Tel Aviv's objectives in the Syrian arena