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August 21 - August 27
The United States sends its condolences to those impacted by the devastating floods in Nepal and is providing assistance through our global award with Catholic Relief Services. We continue our focus on rescuing every American impacted by the floods.
Here’s what happened at State this week. ⤵️
- 🇸🇾 The United States formally rescinded Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.
- 🚫 Operation Economic Outcast will sever the Iranian regime’s economic lifelines through targeted sanctions.
- 🇺🇸 The United States commemorated the fifth anniversary of the attack at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan.
On August 24, Secretary Rubio formally rescinded Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.
“This action unlocks new potential for Syria’s economic revitalization and progress,” said Secretary Rubio on X. “The Trump Administration continues to advance U.S. national security to achieve peace, prosperity, and security in the Middle East.”
The Department also delisted Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
These actions represent another historic step by President Trump to give the Syrian people a path to prosperity. President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government made real progress and firm commitments to sever Syria’s ties with international terrorism.
Over the past year, Syria has demonstrated this shift by formally joining the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and actively disrupting networks operated by ISIS, al-Qa’ida, Hizballah, and Iran-aligned groups.
The U.S. announced broad action against key individuals, entities, and maritime vessels fueling Iran’s destabilizing operations, specifically targeting:
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Attacks and Proliferation: Strikes on U.S. forces and regional allies, as well as illicit weapons procurement.
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Cyber and Cyber-Economic Warfare: Intrusions into American infrastructure and illicit energy sales used to finance terrorism globally.
The financial campaign targets Iran’s economic connections around the globe to isolate the regime from global trade.
“President Trump has been clear that the Iranian regime will not have a nuclear weapon,” said Spokesman Tommy Pigott.
The U.S. will continue to expose and dismantle Iran’s military proliferation, cyber operations, and illicit oil trade, and we urge international partners to join us in holding these actors accountable.
 Five years ago today, 13 brave American service members were taken from their families and their country by an Islamic terrorist in Kabul, Afghanistan. We will never forget them, and never again allow our men and women in uniform to be so utterly betrayed.
On August 26, the United States commemorated the anniversary of the 2021 suicide bombing at Abbey Gate outside the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
The nation joined in solemn reflection to honor 13 brave and patriotic American service members, as well as the Gold Star families who carry on their legacy.
“As our nation remembers this atrocious attack, we honor the memory of every brave warrior who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” the White House said on X. “We will never forget them, and never again allow our men and women in uniform to be so utterly betrayed,” said Secretary Rubio on X.
We grieve with the families who lost a loved one, and renew our solemn pledge to never forget the 13 fallen patriots — their memory will live on forever.
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