Terrorism List Governments Sanctions Regulations

What it does

• •Removes and reserves Section 596.505, a Syria-specific general license under the Terrorism List Governments Sanctions Regulations
• •Implements changes to 31 CFR Part 596 following the rescission of Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
• •Eliminates the authorization previously required for transactions involving Syria as a Terrorism List Government

Why it matters

• •On August 24, 2026, the Secretary of State rescinded Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation after the President certified that Syria had not supported acts of international terrorism during the preceding six months and provided assurances against future support
• •The removal of the Syria-specific license reflects that Syria is no longer classified as a Terrorism List Government under applicable law

Who is affected

• •Financial institutions, banks, and businesses subject to OFAC sanctions regulations and previously required to comply with the Syria-specific general license
• •The Government of Syria and entities conducting transactions involving Syria

What happens next

This final rule is effective as of September 25, 2026.