United States removes Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism
In a diplomatic move of great relevance, the United States government has made official the removal of Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This decision puts an end to a designation that had been in effect since 1979, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations following the restoration of diplomatic ties in 2025.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the news through an official statement, highlighting that the revocation was formalized after successfully concluding the 45-day notification period required before the U.S. Congress. Likewise, it was reported that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an organization led by the current Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, is no longer considered a global terrorist organization by Washington.
A change of era in foreign policy
This measure aligns with President Donald Trump’s strategy to foster prosperity in the region, which began to take shape with the progressive lifting of economic sanctions initiated in June 2025. According to U.S. authorities, the Syrian government has demonstrated a real commitment to disengage from international terrorist activities.
All these measures were adopted in recognition of the positive actions taken and the commitments made by the Syrian government under the presidency of Ahmed al-Sharaa to completely disassociate itself from acts of international terrorism.
Secretary of State, Marco Rubio
Security and diplomacy cooperation
The rapprochement between both nations was consolidated after the historic visit of Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House in November 2025. The Syrian leadership, which assumed power after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, has actively collaborated with the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, led by the United States.
- Formal participation in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS since November 2025.
- Execution of tactical operations to dismantle terrorist networks linked to Al Qaeda and other Iran-aligned groups.
- Inauguration of a new stage of diplomatic and economic cooperation after decades of isolation.
With Syria’s removal from this classification, the United States blacklist currently consists of Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. This geopolitical transformation not only normalizes ties with Damascus but also opens the door to new development opportunities for the Arab nation, thus closing more than four decades of constant tensions.
