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July 8, 2026
Trump Announces Plan to Remove Syria from Terrorism List
- President Trump stated he will remove Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, a designation in place since 1979.
- This change could allow Syria to access international financial systems and attract foreign investment.
- Bipartisan lawmakers express cautious optimism but emphasize the need for further reforms in Syria's governance.
3 Sources
- Trump says he thinks he will remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor listJul 8, 2026 at 2:57 PM · Reuters
- Trump commits to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism listJul 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM · The Hill
- Trump says he'll remove Syria as state sponsor of terror for first time since 1979Jul 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM · ABC News