US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism list

The State ‌Department on Monday removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of ‌Terrorism, according to a notification ‌from the U.S. Treasury, in a move that was first announced ⁠earlier ​this ⁠year pending a review by Congress.

The ⁠designation as a state sponsor ​of terrorism carries restrictions on U.S. ⁠foreign assistance, defense exports and certain ⁠financial ​transactions. Monday's announcement also removed the designation of the Nusrah ⁠Front as a Specially Designated ⁠Global ⁠Terrorist organization.