US moves to delist Syria as a 'state sponsor of terrorism'

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Syria

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US moves to delist Syria as a 'state sponsor of terrorism'

The United States announced the removal of Syria's designation as a 'state sponsor of terrorism', a historic step announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move will take effect in 45 days unless Congress blocks it. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, praising his efforts to unify Syria. The lifting of sanctions aims to unlock trade and investment for Syria's reconstruction.

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