State Dept Amends ITAR, Syria Removed From Policy-of-Denial Country List

The Department of State is amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove Syria from the list of countries subject to a policy of denial for export licenses and other approvals. This revision, effective October 1, 2026, eases ITAR-based export controls on defense articles and services destined for Syria, reflecting a change in US country policy toward Syria.