US Delists Syria After Decades of Isolation

The United States has formally removed Syria from its blacklist of countries that support terrorism, a status that had persisted for more than four decades. American officials explained that recent actions by President Ahmad al‑Shara’s government, including steps to curb extremist financing and improve cooperation with international security mechanisms, justified the policy shift. The decision is projected to boost economic recovery, provide a more favorable environment for reconstruction contracts, and reinforce Syria’s pursuit of long‑term stability.