The U.S. Department of State removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, August 24, 2026, according to a notification from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The decision comes after the measure was initially announced earlier this year and subjected to a congressional review process. Syria has been on the list since 2004, a designation that imposed significant economic and trade restrictions on the country.
The removal follows a period of diplomatic engagement and policy reassessment. The U.S. government has not provided additional details regarding the rationale behind the decision or potential changes to bilateral relations as a result of the move.
