US removes Syria from arms export ban list under revised defense trade policy
A federal notice codifies case-by-case licensing reviews following normalization efforts under the Trump administration.
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The United States has removed Syria from its arms export ban list under a revised defense trade policy, according to Anadolu Agency.
A federal notice codifies a shift toward case-by-case licensing reviews for defense trade involving Syria, replacing what had been a blanket prohibition.
The change follows broader normalization efforts between Washington and Damascus under the Trump administration, as the US has recalibrated its policy toward Syria amid the country's post-conflict political transition.
Further details on the specific criteria that will govern case-by-case licensing decisions were not included in the available reporting.
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- US removes Syria from arms export ban list under revised defense trade policy — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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