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Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
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By Gram Slattery, Bo Erickson and Steve HollandANKARA/WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove the country from the U.S. list of designated state sponsors of terrorism.I promised to remove all barriers stopping you from rebuilding your country, and very soon, you will finally be able to do so, Trump wrote in a letter to Sharaa seen by Reuters.
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Intel Slava
¡ Jul 8, 2026
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BRICS News
¡ Jul 9, 2026
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JUST IN: President Trump officially removes Syria from designated state sponsors of terrorism list.@BRICSNews
Off The Press
¡ Jul 8, 2026
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Trump plans to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list...Click to read more
Al Jazeera
¡ Jul 9, 2026
Trump says he will remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list
US President Trump said he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list at the NATO summit.
Disclose.tv
¡ Jul 8, 2026
[Video] JUST IN - Trump says he will remove Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism.
JUST IN - Trump says he will remove Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism.@disclosetv
Investing.com
¡ Jul 8, 2026
Trump says he thinks he will remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
Trump says he thinks he will remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
The Hill
¡ Jul 8, 2026
Trump commits to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
President Trump on Wednesday committed to removing Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list, one of the last hurdles blocking the country from rejoining the international community. Trump was meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and praised him for rehabilitating his country following...
RedState
¡ Jul 8, 2026
'Why Wouldn't I?' â Trump Moves to Take Syria Off Terror Sponsor List
'Why Wouldn't I?' â Trump Moves to Take Syria Off Terror Sponsor List
Daily Sabah
¡ Jul 8, 2026
US to remove war-battered Syria from 'terrorist sponsor' list
U.S. President Trump announced Wednesday that Washington will remove war-battered Syria from its 'terrorist sponsor' list. His comments came in a joint press meeting alongside Syr...
Sweden Herald
¡ Jul 8, 2026
US to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list after Congress approval
US to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list after Congress approval
Al-Monitor
¡ Jul 8, 2026
Trump decides to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
By Gram Slattery, Bo Erickson and Steve HollandANKARA/WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove the country from the U.S. list of designated state sponsors of terrorism.I promised to remove all barriers stopping you from rebuilding your country, and very soon, you will finally be able to do so, Trump wrote in a letter to Sharaa seen by Reuters.
Hindustan Times
¡ Jul 8, 2026
US to remove Syria from terrorism sanctions list, Trump says after Ahmed al-Sharaa meeting at NATO
President Donald Trump said the US would remove Syria from the terrorism sanctions list as he met with the countryâs president, Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Independent Journal Review
¡ Jul 8, 2026
Trump Moves To Legitimize Ex-Jihadist Leaderâs Regime
President Donald Trump said that he would work to remove Syriaâs designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism on Wednesday during his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Turkey.
PBS NewsHour
¡ Jul 8, 2026
WATCH: Trump says he thinks he'll remove Syria from terrorism list during al-Sharaa meeting
Syria has been on the list since 1979.
National Review
¡ Jul 7, 2026
Trump Shouldnât Delist Syria Without Conditions
The inclusion of Syria on the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list is important leverage the U.S. should not give up easily.
Washington Examiner
¡ Jul 8, 2026
Trump teases removing Syria from terrorism sponsor list
President Donald Trump suggested he would remove Syria from the State Departmentâs State Sponsors of Terrorism list during a bilateral press conference with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa at the annual NATO summit. âI think I will,â Trump told reporters Wednesday while in Ankara, Turkey. âWhy wouldnât I? Heâs done a great job.â âAny problems with []
Syrian Arab News Agency
¡ Jul 10, 2026
Kuwait welcomes U.S. decision of removing Syria from terrorism list
Kuwait City, July 10 (SANA) Kuwait on Friday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trumpâs announcement that Washington has begun procedures to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement posted on X, Kuwaitâs Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the countryâs support for efforts by the Syrian government aimed at achieving the aspirations of []
The Tribune
¡ Jul 8, 2026
“I think I will”: Trump on removing Syria from State Department’s list of state sponsors of terrorism
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was inclined to remove Syria from the US State Department's list of state sponsors of terrorism, praising the country's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and signalling further steps toward normalising ties with Damascus.
Long War Journal
¡ Jul 9, 2026
US moves to rescind Syriaâs designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
The Trump administration initiated a rescission of Syriaâs designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism on July 8. The decision follows President Donald Trump's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara and comes amid broader US and European efforts to reintegrate Syria into the international community. The post US moves to rescind Syriaâs designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.
Al Arabiya English
¡ Jul 8, 2026
Trump: I Think Iâll Remove Syria From Terrorism List
Speaking alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump says he will remove Syria from the state-sponsor of terrorism list, adding that al-Sharaa has âdone a great job.â
NDTV
¡ Jul 8, 2026
US To Remove Syria From Terror Blacklist In Move To Boost Ties With Al-Sharaa
The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that severely impeded investment, in a new vote of confidence in leader Ahmed...
Kuwait Times
¡ Jul 9, 2026
Syria welcomes US announcement of removal from blacklist
DAMASCUS: Damascus welcomed a US announcement that it would remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that one economist told AFP opened the door to econo...
BNO News
¡ Jul 9, 2026
Trump notifies Congress of plan to remove Syria from terrorism sponsor list
President Donald Trump has informed Congress that his administration intends to rescind Syriaâs designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST), a major step in Washingtonâs revived relationship with Damascus under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The State Department said Wednesday that Trump notified Congress after a 45-day pre-notification period, citing sanctions relief ordered last year, counterterrorism [] The post Trump notifies Congress of plan to remove Syria from terrorism sponsor list appeared first on BNO News.
ABNA English
¡ Jun 22, 2026
Jolani's Reaction to Trump's Remarks; "We Are Not Seeking Military Intervention and Are Ready to Talk with Hezbollah"
Jolani, the self-proclaimed president of Syria, rejecting accusations of military involvement in Lebanon, described Donald Trump's statements as a misunderstanding. Emphasizing Syria's positive role in rebuilding Lebanese institutions and ensuring regional security, he announced his readiness to engage in dialogue with all Lebanese forces, including Hezbollah, for the sake of the country's stability.
UrduPoint
¡ Jul 9, 2026
UAE welcomes US Presidentâs announcement to initiate removal of Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
UAE welcomes US Presidentâs announcement to initiate removal of Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
Utusan Malaysia
¡ Jul 9, 2026
AS tamatkan status Syria sebagai negara penaja keganasan
WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) akan mengeluarkan Syria daripada senarai negara penaja keganasan, sekali gus membuka jalan kepada peningkatan pelaburan dan perdagangan antarabangsa di negara itu. Setiausaha Negara AS, Marco Rubio, berkata beliau memaklumkan Kongres mengenai keputusan yang dijangka berkuat kuasa dalam tempoh 45 hari, kecuali jika badan perundangan itu mengambil langkah untuk menghalangnya. Pengumuman itu ... Read more The post AS tamatkan status Syria sebagai negara penaja keganasan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
NaturalNews.com
¡ Jul 10, 2026
Trump Administration Formally Begins Process to Remove Syria From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
(NaturalNews) The Trump administration formally began on Wednesday, July 8, the process to remove Syria from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) listà ââ a ...
Atlantic Council
¡ Jul 1, 2026
The US is sending Syrian asylees back. Syria isnât ready.
The US Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status programs crates a troubling global precedent. The post The US is sending Syrian asylees back. Syria isnât ready. appeared first on Atlantic Council.
UPI
¡ Jun 26, 2026
Analysis: Trumpâs push for Sharaa to curb Hezbollah revives fears in Lebanon, Syria
Analysis: Trumpâs push for Sharaa to curb Hezbollah revives fears in Lebanon, Syria
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