Trump rescinds Syria state sponsor of terrorism designation

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 12:54 PM

July 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has notified Congress of his decision to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, a senior U.S. administration official said on Wednesday. 

The move requires Congress to conduct a 45-day review to make the decision final. 

(Reporting by Steve Holland and Ryan Patrick Jones; writing by Costas Pitas; editing by Michelle Nichols )


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