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U.S. Removes Syria From State Sponsors of Terror List After Nearly 50 Years

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. Department of State is rescinding Syria’s decades-old designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Published Aug 24, 2026, 5:15 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that the U.S. Department of State is rescinding Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The change ends a designation that had been in place for nearly 50 years.