Syria's post-Assad transition and reintegration

Key developments

1. Aug 25, 2026

   The U.S. is set to remove Syria from its 47-year-old State Sponsors of Terrorism list after a congressional review period expired without objection.

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2. Aug 25, 2026

   The Kurdish-led SDF dissolves and merges into the Syrian army, ending its independent status after months of negotiations and territorial losses.

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Syria Delisted From U.S. Terrorism Sponsors List

The United States is poised to remove Syria from the 47-year-old State Sponsors of Terrorism designation after a 45-day congressional review expired without opposition, with final publication by Secretary of State Marco Rubio imminent. The move follows the collapse of the Assad regime and Trump’s notification to Congress, signaling eased restrictions and steps toward Syria’s reintegration, while Iran, North Korea and Cuba would remain on the list and certain sanctions may still apply.

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SDF dissolves after merging with Syrian army

Mazloum Abdi announced that the Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved and merged into the Syrian army, ending its status as an independent force after months of negotiations and territorial losses. The move is framed as a transition to a new phase within the Syrian state, tied to Kurdish rights and the integration of SDF structures into state institutions.