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US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government
What happened
The Trump administration has removed Syria from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) blacklist, which previously restricted US arms exports to the country. The change, effective Thursday, means arms sales requests from Syria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Syria's removal from the blacklist is part of a process of easing sanctions on the country and its leaders.
Why it matters
The move has implications for Syria's role in regional security, particularly in preventing a resurgence of the Islamic State. The US withdrawal of forces from Iraq may also increase the Syrian government's responsibility in this area. The change may also reflect the Trump administration's shifting stance on the Syrian government.
Key facts
- Syria is no longer subject to a policy of denial for US arms exports
- Seven countries remain subject to this policy, including Belarus, China, and North Korea
- The US has eased sanctions on Syria that were in place for decades
- The US Embassy in Damascus has been closed for 14 years
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