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Trump administration revokes terrorism designation of new Syrian leader’s group

  • The Trump administration announced on Monday, July 7, 2025, that it will revoke the terrorist designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , Syria's ruling group.
  • This decision follows Trump’s May meeting with HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and a late June executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria amid Western efforts to reset relations.
  • HTS originated as al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch but severed ties in 2016 and led a December 2024 offensive that ended Assad’s regime, with al-Sharaa now Syria’s de facto president.
  • Secretary of State Rubio said the revocation reflects Syria’s commitment to combat terrorism and will enable reopening the US ambassador’s residence, while Trump stated: "Syria has a chance."
  • The revocation, effective July 8, signals US steps toward normalization despite recent violence including minority massacres and a suicide bombing in Damascus, alongside broad poverty and governance concerns.
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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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