New Facts: Trump confirms Syria removal from state sponsors of terrorism list
On July 9, 2026, President Donald Trump said the United States will proceed with removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list and has formally notified Congress, starting a 45-day review period. In the same remarks, he also announced the U.S. would give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems.
Trump described Syria as "very stable," and Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the move a "historic step." Kurdistan24 reports the administration cited reforms under Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as part of its rationale.
Several outlets say the delisting would open the door to new investment: CryptoBriefing highlights potential Gulf capital, MENAFN/dpa notes broader investment prospects, and the Telegraph frames the change as intended to unlock financing.
Sources differ on how long Syria has carried the U.S. terror designation: CryptoBriefing puts it at 47 years, while Kashmir Observer says 46 years.
There is disagreement on the status today: the Telegraph says Syria has been removed from the list, while Intellinews, Daily Post, MENAFN/dpa, Business Standard, CryptoBriefing, and Kurdistan24 say the process has been launched and is now subject to a 45-day congressional review.
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