Trump removes Syria from 'terrorism list'
Trump removes Syria from 'terrorism list' The Trump administration on Monday formally removed Syria from the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) blacklist, in a landmark move that unlocks export restrictions and allows for the US to supply military aid to the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that he also delisted Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham's (HTS) designation as a Specially…
On Monday, the Trump administration formally removed Syria from the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) blacklist, a significant move that lifts export restrictions and enables the US to provide military aid to the nation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a statement that the designation of Hay at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist was also delisted.
HTS, led by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani), is an al-Qaeda offshoot. These actions signify another historic move by President Trump to facilitate a prosperous future for the Syrian people. The decision comes after Israel's airstrike on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase the previous week, which heightened tensions between Washington and Damascus, and Syria's key foreign supporter, Turkey.
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