US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism

The US State Department has formally removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. This move was previously announced and had undergone a congressional review.

The delisting of Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism was accompanied by the revocation of its designation of al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as a global terrorist organization, according to the Gulf News. The Treasury Department also provided sanctions relief, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stating that the action would help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability.

The US initially announced its intent to delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism in July. The move has been seen as a significant step, with the Treasury Department stressing that it does not change its posture with regards to countering global terrorism and holding bad actors in Syria accountable, as per the Gulf News.

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