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Waiver of Sanctions on Syria Under the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991

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On June 30, 2025, the President waived most U.S. sanctions on Syria, determining there has been a fundamental change in Syrian leadership and policies. The waiver applies to sanctions related to chemical and biological weapons use, though restrictions on arms sales and financing remain in place. This action may affect visa issuance, travel, and business activities involving Syria.
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SourceFed. Register
PublishedSeptember 16, 2026

On June 30, 2025, the President determined pursuant to section 307(d)(1)(B) of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (the Act), 22 U.S.C. 5605(d)(1)(B), that there has been a fundamental change in the leadership and policies of the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic and decided to waive all of the sanctions imposed on Syria over the Assad regime's use of chemical weapons against his own people except the restriction on arms sales and arms sales finan

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