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US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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- Why it matters
- The designation change signals US diplomatic recognition of Syria's new leadership and may unlock sanctions relief and normalised relations that were previously restricted by the terror listing.
- Most affected
- Syria's government under Ahmed al-Sharaa — Removed from US terror sponsor designation, opening path to sanctions relief.
- Likely next
- Whether the US and Syria establish formal diplomatic relations or whether other countries follow the delisting decision.
Also reported by: NDTV