Trump says he expects to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his expectation to remove Syria from the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism. This potential move follows the U.S. decision to release sanctions on the country, which Trump stated has contributed to Syria's recent stability.

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I think I will.

Speaking to reporters ahead of a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Turkey, Trump responded affirmatively when asked if he would delist Syria. "I think I will," he said, adding that the U.S. had "released sanctions from the country," and that Syria had "become very stable."

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I think I will," Trump told reporters ahead of a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Turkey when asked whether he would remove Syria from the terrorism sponsor list.

Trump also indicated that Syria could play a role in addressing regional issues, suggesting that the country "could help with Hezbollah and Lebanon." He did not provide further details on this potential cooperation.

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The United States had "released sanctions from the country," adding that Syria had "become very stable."

The U.S. has previously indicated it was reviewing Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, a status that imposes significant restrictions on foreign assistance, defense exports, and financial transactions. Separately, at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump also commented on the situation in Lebanon, stating his belief that Israel intends to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon.

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Syria could help with Hezbollah and Lebanon.