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International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Syria Country Policy Revision

By State Department · Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT

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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 licenses and other approvals.

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The article does not explain why the policy is being changed, what criteria were used for the revision, how this aligns with broader U.S. foreign policy toward Syria, or what practical effects the change will have on arms exports and related industries.

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ITAR governs the export of defense articles and services. A "policy of denial" means that the U.S. government generally refuses to grant export licenses to entities in the listed country. Removing Syria from that list could signal a shift in diplomatic or security assessments.

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