US EditionSyria-Ous Changes for Middle East Business? The United States, UK, and Europe Relax Sanctions on Syria
- In May 2025, following the removal of Bashar al-Assad from power and a political transition in Damascus, the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union eased the majority of their economic restrictions targeting Syria.
- This major policy change occurred after years of war and economic isolation, and while sanctions aimed to restrict Assad's regime, reports note sanctions relief depends on Syria's future human rights conduct.
- The relaxation includes removal of 24 sanctioned entities such as Syria’s Central Bank and major companies, enabling banking and financial transactions that could support Syria's reconstruction efforts.
- U.S. Treasury issued General License No. 25 and a 180-day waiver under the Caesar Act, allowing certain investments with conditions, while Turkish firms report increased exports and active participation in Syrian reconstruction.
- These coordinated sanctions relaxations signal a new international phase facilitating Syria's rebuilding but maintaining security-related restrictions, with continued monitoring of the Syrian government's compliance and stability.
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Lifting Sanctions on the Syrian Regime is a Grave Mistake
At a future point, many will ask an obvious question: why did the United States and Europe lift sanctions on Syria? The question will come after the likely fall of the Ahmed al Sharaa regime when the mirage of a unified Syria governed by a central government gives way to renewed civil war by competing […] The post Lifting Sanctions on the Syrian Regime is a Grave Mistake appeared first on 19FortyFive.
The Hamilton Spectator
The RecordSyria’s only female minister says lifting of economic sanctions offers hope for recovery
DAMASCUS (AP) — The lifting of economic sanctions on Syria will allow the government to begin work on daunting tasks that include fighting corruption and bringing millions of refugees home, Hind Kabawat, the minister of social affairs and labor, told…
Sanctioned tanker with oil from Russia turned on the transmitter: Syria has received US indulgences: EADaily
EADaily, May 29th, 2025. Washington has suspended sanctions against Syria for six months. The tankers with Russian oil going there no longer hide the final destination. Even if they themselves are under current US restrictions.
Colorado Springs Gazette
Turkish firms see promise and peril in sanctions-free Syria
By Ceyda Caglayan
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