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Siri AI works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Apple's voice and chat assistant for answering questions, searching the web and controlling apps on Apple devices

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorksUnchanged since:

From Syria, the Siri app answered a question about Syria and Damascus in Arabic, with an image and cited sources.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer followed up again with Apple's executive escalations team, repeating the request to enable Syria access after the 2025 sanctions lift.

Need Help with Siri AI?

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Apple can change that.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Siri AI 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 Siri AI directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.