The US government will revoke the terrorist designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in response to the lifting of sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. This decision is part of a broader strategy under President Trump's administration to support Syria's reconstruction following a protracted conflict. HTS, initially designated a terrorist organization in 2018, separated from al-Qaeda in 2016. The revocation, supported by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aligns with HTS's recent dissolution and Syria's pledge to combat terrorism.
The United States will revoke its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a foreign terrorist organisation (FTO) as it softens its approach to post-war Syria.
HTS had been designated as a terrorist group by the US since 2018 due to its former ties to al-Qaeda, but severed those ties in 2016.
In line with President Trump's promises, sanctions on Syria have been lifted, marking a shift toward reconstruction and re-engagement with the country.
Al-Sharaa, the leader of HTS, has initiated a charm offensive aimed at Western powers, demonstrating a strategic shift in Syria's political landscape.
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