The U.S. delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism in August 2026, removing investment barriers and betting on reformed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Islamic State-linked militant, despite concerns about thousands of remaining jihadist fighters embedded in Syrian security forces.
From Siege To Sunrise: Syria's Long Road Through American Sanctions And The Dawn After
Syria's central bank will remove two zeros from its currency and issue new banknotes to restore public confidence in the severely devalued pound, which lost over 99% of its value during the 14-year conflict that ended with Assad's December ouster.
The United States removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor list in July 2024, clearing a major barrier to the country's reintegration into global financial systems after decades of isolation and civil war devastation.
Syria to join G7 summit in historic return to global stage
Syria-France deal on return of looted assets
Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman brokered the first US-Syria presidential meeting in 26 years on May 14, 2026, in Riyadh, securing broker capital for future Iran negotiations rather than advancing Syrian interests or regional peace.