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US Revokes Terror Designation for Syria's New Regime as Western Leaders Rush to Normalize Ties

The State Department has removed Syria from its ITAR blacklist, ending a decades-old policy of denial for weapons exports. The move allows defense contractors to seek case-by-case approval for arms sales to the new government in Damascus.

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The State Department has formally removed Syria from its ITAR blacklist, ending a 47-year arms embargo.From: United States Lifts 47-Year Arms Embargo on Syria, Opening Path for Defense Sales

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Key numbers

$216 billion
Estimated cost of Syria's reconstruction
47 years
Time Syria spent on the SST list
18 months
Time since the transitional government took power

From: US Revokes Terror Designation for Syria's New Regime as Western Leaders Rush to Normalize Ties

Charts, maps and images

The arms embargo removal follows a series of diplomatic steps to normalize relations with Damascus.From: United States Lifts 47-Year Arms Embargo on Syria, Opening Path for Defense Sales ·
The World Bank estimates Syria's nationwide reconstruction will require over $200 billion in foreign investment.From: US Revokes Terror Designation for Syria's New Regime as Western Leaders Rush to Normalize Ties ·
Illustration: Defense contractors can now apply for licenses to export military hardware to Syria.From: United States Lifts 47-Year Arms Embargo on Syria, Opening Path for Defense Sales ·
The US plans to reopen its embassy in Damascus after a 14-year diplomatic absence.From: United States Lifts 47-Year Arms Embargo on Syria, Opening Path for Defense Sales ·
Western firms are eager to enter the Syrian market to rebuild the country's devastated infrastructure.From: US Revokes Terror Designation for Syria's New Regime as Western Leaders Rush to Normalize Ties ·

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October 2026

  1. United States Lifts 47-Year Arms Embargo on Syria, Opening Path for Defense Sales

July 2026

  1. US Revokes Terror Designation for Syria's New Regime as Western Leaders Rush to Normalize Ties