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Rescission of the State Sponsor of Terrorism Determination Regarding Syria
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 13114]
Rescission of the State Sponsor of Terrorism Determination Regarding Syria
In accordance with sections 1754 (c) and 1768(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (50 U.S.C. 4813(c) and 4826(c)), I hereby rescind the Determination of December 29, 1979, regarding Syria, effective August 24, 2026. This action is based upon the considerations contained in the memorandum accompanying the Presidential Report of July 8, 2026, regarding Syria.
This rescission shall also satisfy the provisions of section 620A(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371(c)), and section 40(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780(f), and, to the extent applicable, section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2405(j)), and as continued in effect by Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001).
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register .
Dated: August 24, 2026.
Marco Rubio,
Secretary of State, Office of the Secretary, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-17653 Filed 8-28-26; 8:45 am]
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