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X (Twitter) is restricted in Syria, as of .

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. The app and content feeds work, but account verification stays blocked: community testing in July 2026 found Syria newly listed in the account country selector, yet the country still cannot be changed and SMS codes remain unavailable for Syrian numbers. Official outreach in March 2026 drew only an automated reply directing inquiries to a web form.

Company Responded

X's legal team responded via an automated email from legal+noreply@x.com. The response was a generic template directing all inquiries to help.x.com/en/forms, with no reference to the Syria-specific request, sanctions, or account verification restrictions. The message stated that "reports sent to thi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

X (Twitter) is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.

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 X (Twitter) directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.