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Kiro is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Kiro could not be used from Syria: the desktop app downloaded and opened but required signing in before use, and signing in returned a 403 Forbidden error.

Landing pageWorks

The Kiro website loaded normally from Syria, including its home and about pages.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inFails

Signing in to Kiro from Syria, from the website or the desktop app, returned a 403 Forbidden error.

PaymentFails

Paying for Kiro is not possible from Syria, because signing in to a Kiro account returned a 403 Forbidden error.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading to a paid Kiro plan is not possible from Syria, because signing in to a Kiro account returned a 403 Forbidden error.

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. AWS declined in February 2026 to restore a Syrian user's Kiro account, and Amazon has given no decision on later outreach about the wider restriction.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Amazon's EU privacy team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Kiro in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Kiro 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 Kiro directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.