US Quietly Suspends Syria Sanctions With Zero Explanation
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Secretary of State has decided to pause certain sanctions against Syria for 180 days, giving some relief to businesses and people involved there. However, this break doesn’t include deals with Russia or Iran, so those sanctions stay in place. This pause starts right away and helps keep some trade and support flowing without risking penalties.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
180-Day Suspension of Caesar Sanctions
The Secretary of State suspended the imposition of sanctions under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act for 180 days, starting upon signature on November 6, 2025. This pause gives relief to businesses and people involved with Syria by delaying those sanctions for that 180-day period.
Russia and Iran Transactions Still Sanctioned
The suspension expressly does not apply to transactions for or on behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation or the Government of Iran, nor to transfers of Iranian-origin or Russian-origin goods, technology, software, funds, financing, or services. Those sanctions remain in place while the 180-day Syria suspension is in effect.
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