State Sponsor of Terrorism

The US decision to remove Syria from its 'state sponsor of terrorism' list has sparked cautious optimism among Syrian businesses and citizens regarding economic recovery.

The Trump administration has informed Congress of its decision to rescind Syria's designation as a 'state sponsor of terrorism'. Congress will conduct a 45-day review to determine whether to finalize the administration's recommendation.

The United States will remove Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, ending a designation that dates back to 1979. This decision is described as a confidence-building measure for Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

The United States will remove Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list, a designation dating to 1979, marking a shift in policy under leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. This decision is expected to ease investment restrictions previously imposed on Syria.

Trump notifies Congress of his intention to revoke Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, a move aimed at lifting sanctions. The action is described as a key step in this process.

President Trump notified Congress of his decision to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The move requires a 45-day congressional review to finalize the decision.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the Trump administration plans to remove Syria’s state sponsor of terrorism designation following a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The move aims to enable private investment in Syria and foster regional stability, citing executive actions and Syria’s counterterrorism efforts as justification.

Bipartisan lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list, citing the country's progress since the end of 2024. The lawmakers argue Syria has made significant strides following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.

The Trump administration labeled Cuba a state sponsor of terrorism, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserting it poses a national security threat. The article notes Cuba was previously removed from the list in 2015 by the Obama administration due to lack of terrorism support, and argues the current designation lacks factual basis and mirrors tactics used before the Iran strike.

A bipartisan US Senate resolution demands Russia return abducted Ukrainian children before any peace agreement is reached. Additional legislation proposes designating Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism if it refuses to repatriate the children.