In a significant move aimed at easing sanctions and boosting post-war reconstruction efforts, the United States has removed Syria from its list of 'state sponsors of terrorism'. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hailed this decision in a speech, stating it marks a turning point for his country as it embarks on a path of development, reconstruction, and rebuilding. The US Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, said the move will foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability. However, the Treasury emphasized that this action does not change its stance on countering global terrorism or commitment to holding accountable those who act as bad actors in Syria. The US first designated Syria as a 'state sponsor of terrorism' in 1979, accusing the country under Hafez al-Assad, Bashar's father, of supporting Palestinian fighter groups and other armed movements in neighboring Lebanon. The decision was welcomed by several countries including Turkiye, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Ukraine. In another sign of Syria's growing international reintegration, Damascus launched an English-language social media account for its foreign media department, while Syrian Airlines will begin operating regular direct flights from Damascus to Copenhagen and Vienna starting September 21. These developments come as part of ongoing efforts to expand Syria's diplomatic outreach and strengthen air links between Syria and Europe.