In a surprise move at the NATO summit, US President Donald Trump announced that he will be removing Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. This decision marks a significant shift in the US stance on the Syrian government, led by President Bashar al-Assad, who has been accused of numerous human rights abuses and atrocities throughout the civil war. The move has sparked widespread concern among lawmakers and human rights groups, who fear that it may embolden Assad's regime and undermine efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The decision is also seen as a major departure from the Obama administration's policy, which had designated Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism in 2011.
US President Trump said he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list at the NATO summit.