Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US ‘terror’ list, says al-Sharaa
Summary
The United States has removed Syria from its list of "state sponsors of terrorism," lifting decades-old sanctions and allowing Syria to seek more foreign investment for rebuilding. Syrian officials and several countries welcomed the move, seeing it as a step toward stability and economic recovery after years of conflict.Key Facts
- Syria was designated as a "state sponsor of terrorism" by the US in 1979.
- The removal of Syria from this list lifts major economic sanctions on the country.
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa thanked President Donald Trump and allied nations for the decision.
- The US Treasury said the move encourages investment to promote political and economic stability in Syria.
- US officials emphasized the decision does not reduce their efforts to combat terrorism or hold bad actors accountable.
- Countries like Turkiye, Qatar, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia expressed support for Syria’s reconstruction and stability.
- Syria plans to expand diplomatic efforts and will start regular flights to Copenhagen and Vienna on September 21.
- The World Bank estimates rebuilding Syria after the war could cost over $216 billion.
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