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Blocked in Syria. Community reports from February and March 2026 show that the app loads but video generation fails with a generic error, tested across multiple Syrian connections, consistent with requests being blocked at the provider level. The team named Sora in a follow-up to the company in March 2026, alongside its other products; no resolution yet.
Follow-up Sent
Official follow-up email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to support@openai.com. Sora was explicitly named alongside ChatGPT as blocked, with a request for a single corporate-level compliance review covering all three OpenAI products.
Need Help with Sora?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Sora 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 OpenAI can change that.
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
No, Sora 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 Sora directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.