Syria Off U.S. Terror List After 47 Years, Only Iran, Cuba and North Korea Remain on U.S. Blacklist
What Happened
The U.S. removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list after 47 years, citing commitments by President Ahmed al‑Sharaa's government to combat terrorism and distance itself from extremist groups. The move follows the fall of Bashar al‑Assad's regime in 2024 and is expected to ease restrictions on investment, trade and financial transactions with Syria.
Key Takeaways
Syria's exit leaves Iran, Cuba and North Korea as the only countries still designated by Washington as state sponsors of terrorism, potentially opening the door to greater foreign investment and economic engagement with Syria.