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Runway works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

On a Syrian connection, the signed-in workspace opened its video and image creation tools, the video tool accepted an uploaded file, and the AI assistant answered prompts in Arabic, including a request to animate an image, noting that one advanced feature needs a paid plan.

Landing pageWorks

On a Syrian connection, the Runway website at runwayml.com loaded fully on Android, including its homepage video and content.

Sign-upWorks

On a Syrian connection, the account creation page at app.runwayml.com loaded and a new account was created with Google sign-up, followed by the welcome screen and the onboarding questions.

Sign-inWorks

On a Syrian connection, the new account signed in through Google and reached the Runway workspace, showing an open session and its free credit balance.

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

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Runway works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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 Runway directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.