Arabic version: الرئيس السوري يشيد برفع سوريا من قائمة الإرهاب الأميركية

According to Al Jazeera, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa thanked the nation after the United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Al-Sharaa said Syria was “shaking off a dark burden” following the decision.

Syria had been listed as a state sponsor of terrorism since 1979. Its removal from the US list opens the country to outside investors.

The announcement was reported by Al Jazeera on August 25, 2026, under its business and economy coverage.