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US Removes Syria From Terrorism List as Washington Seeks to Support Post-War Reconstruction
Ailin Vilches Arguello
July 9, 2026

The United States has moved to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, marking a major shift in Washington’s policy toward Damascus as bilateral ties continue to improve and the administration pledges support for the country’s reconstruction efforts. After meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Turkey, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent him a letter announcing his decision to remove Syria from the U.S. list of designated state sponsors of terrorism. “I promised to remove all barriers stopping you from rebuilding your country, and very soon, you will finally be able to do so,” Trump wrote in the letter. “We have U.S. companies ready to invest in Syria and help make your country greater and more prosperous than ever before,” he continued. READ MORE