Syria removed from the US terrorism list, according to its president

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First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 10:47 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Syria's president says the country has been removed from the US terrorism list. The headline presents this as a significant change in US-Syria relations.

SO WHAT?

Removing the designation could alter sanctions, diplomatic engagement and regional alignments.

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euronews.comen

US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria, al-Sharaa says

Aug 25, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

hurriyetdailynews.comen

Syria 'shakes off dark stain' with removal from US terror list, Sharaa says

Aug 25, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC

thepeninsulaqatar.comen

Syria 'shakes off dark stain' with removal from US terror list: President

Aug 25, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC