The U.S. State Department removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list on Monday, according to a Treasury notification issued on August 24, 2026.
The delisting follows a congressional review period completed earlier this year, during which Syria met the conditions required for removal. The Treasury’s notification confirmed the action took effect immediately upon publication.
Syria had been designated as a state sponsor of terrorism since 1979, a status that carried significant economic and diplomatic restrictions. The removal signals a potential easing of sanctions and could facilitate renewed engagement with Damascus, though broader U.S. policy toward Syria remains subject to ongoing review.
The move was announced in a Treasury notice and reported by Reuters, with the details confirmed in a statement from the State Department.
