U.S. Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List After 47 Years

The U.S. rescinded Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation on August 24, 2026, effective after a 45-day congressional review. Syria had held the designation since 1979. The move caps a 15-month dismantling of U.S. sanctions that began with President Trump's May 2025 announcement. OFAC now lists Syria sanctions as inactive and archived.