Syria removed: Which countries are still on the US ‘terror’ list – and why?
The United States has removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list, a designation it held since 1979.
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Open questions and key claims
This action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability.
These actions were taken in recognition of positive actions and commitments by the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa to distance Syria from international terrorism.
The action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability.
The move lifts what the US said were the 'final major barriers' for private sector investment in Syria.
US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio stated the move recognized Syria's positive actions to distance itself from terrorism.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed the United States’ removal of his country from the “state sponsors of terrorism” list.
The United States has removed Syria from its list of “State Sponsors of Terrorism.”
The United States formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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