Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for removing Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling the move a 'historic decision,' according to a report by ynet early Tuesday morning. The expression of gratitude follows reports that the Trump administration formally notified Congress of its intent to delist Syria.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa thanked U.S. President Donald Trump early Tuesday morning for removing Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling the decision “historic,” according to a report by ynet. The expression of gratitude came hours after the Trump administration formally announced the removal of Syria and the former al-Nusrah Front (HTS) from U.S. terror lists, as confirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday evening.
The events unfolded rapidly Monday evening, beginning with reports that Syria’s removal was imminent within hours. Within the same timeframe, Rubio confirmed the removal, stating it “opens new possibilities for Syria’s economic recovery and progress.” The Zioneer reported on each development, from the initial notification to the final confirmation and the accompanying removal of HTS.
The delisting marks the culmination of weeks of diplomatic efforts between Washington and Damascus. As The Zioneer reported on July 9, Syrian President al-Sharaa returned from a diplomatic mission to Turkey carrying a document reportedly signed by President Trump authorizing the removal. The Trump administration formally notified Congress of its intent on July 8. The development follows al-Sharaa’s earlier signals of openness to a security agreement with Israel, as reported by The Zioneer on July 26.
While the formal end of Syria’s 47-year designation represents a major shift in U.S. policy, questions remain about the trajectory of U.S.-Syria relations and the extent of Damascus’s break from the Assad-era alignment with Iran. The gesture of gratitude indicates al-Sharaa’s desire to normalize ties with Washington, but the broader implications for regional security, including potential normalization with Israel, remain to be seen.
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