Syria Delisted From U.S. Terrorism Sponsors List

The United States formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and delisted HTS as a designated terrorist group after the mandatory 45-day congressional review. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the move as historic and a path to prosperity for the Syrian people. The action followed a June 2025 executive order by the Trump administration terminating the Syria Sanctions Program and national emergency and directing reviews of other Syria-related measures. The decision credited positive steps by the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa to distance Syria from terrorism, including joining the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Observers say the delisting removes major legal barriers to investment and reconstruction while leaving other sanctions in place. Analysts note potential implications for regional diplomacy, including shifts in U.S.–Iran engagement and Middle East stability; Iran remains the only other major designation on the list.