### [2026-08-24](/feed/2026/08/24/index.md)

##### Syria–United States relations
# The United States formally removes Syria from its designated state sponsors of terrorism list. 




### Sources:

1. [The Jerusalem Post](https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-906461)
2. [The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list)

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