The U.S. Department of State revoked Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and removed the al-Nusrah Front (HTS) from the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list. The Treasury’s OFAC also delisted HTS from the SDN List. Secretary Scott Bessent stated the move supports investment in Syria to promote stability. HTS was previously designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in 2025. The action does not alter U.S. counterterrorism priorities but addresses specific sanctions. OFAC designated two former HTS affiliates for ties to al-Qa’ida and Hurras al-Din. These designations aim to counter terrorist financing threats. The changes align with Executive Order 13224, which targets terrorist groups. Sanctions implications include blocked assets and transaction restrictions for designated entities. OFAC emphasized compliance with sanctions regulations to ensure stability and security in Syria.
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