US removes Syria from terrorism list

The State Department officially removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list and revoked the terrorist designation for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham.

The action delivers on President Trump's promise of sanctions relief following the fall of the Assad government.

It also clarifies the US position on the Golan Heights, with the ambassador walking back comments that contradicted Trump.

The decision marks a major shift in US policy toward Syria and the region.