The United States officially lifted its longstanding economic sanctions on Syria on Friday, marking a significant shift in American foreign policy and opening the door for renewed international investment in the war-torn country following the departure of Bashar al-Assad.
According to a statement from Treasury Secretary Scott Besant, the move aims to help Syria transition into a peaceful, stable, and prosperous nation.
The US Treasury Department announced the issuance of a general license easing certain sanctions, with officials describing it as part of a broader plan to support economic recovery and reconstruction.
A senior official at the State Department confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had signed off on a 180-day waiver of sanctions imposed under the Caesar Act.
The decision follows an earlier announcement by President Donald Trump in Riyadh, where he expressed his intention to end sanctions on Syria as part of a wider regional policy realignment.
US sanctions on Syria have been in place for decades, gradually expanding since 1979 to cover a broad range of areas, including aid, trade, and financial transactions. These restrictions intensified during the civil war and targeted key sectors and figures in the Syrian regime.
The lifting of sanctions is being viewed as a critical moment for Syria's economic future. Citizens have expressed cautious optimism that their country may now have a real opportunity for recovery and growth after years of isolation and devastation.
On the official front, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani welcomed the US decision, calling it a pivotal turning point for Syria's reentry into the global economy.
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