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Grok is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
AI chatbot by xAI with real-time data, image generation, and coding abilities
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Progress Timeline
Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria, verified by community reports with screenshots in January 2026. A community volunteer contacted the company in February 2026 and the team sent formal outreach in March 2026, but the company replied only with automated templates directing inquiries elsewhere, without addressing Syria. No resolution yet.
Company Responded
X's legal team responded to the outreach covering Grok via an automated email from legal+noreply@x.com. The response was a generic template directing all inquiries to help.x.com/en/forms, stating that "reports sent to this email address will not be processed." The auto-reply did not reference Syria,...
Contacted Company
UnblockSyria's Legal Advisor sent a formal outreach to X's legal team at legal@x.com requesting restoration of access for Grok and account verification for X. The email noted that Grok remains fully blocked while X is partially accessible but restricts Syrian phone numbers for verification. The lega...
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Grok is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Grok directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.