Rescission of Syria's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism

Press statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio authorizing the formal rescission of Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, following the conclusion of the mandatory 45-day Congressional notification period, together with the delisting of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. The statement describes the two actions as eliminating the final major barriers to private sector investment in Syria (August 24, 2026)