OFAC发布移除《叙利亚制裁条例》的最终规则

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. has terminated the "national emergency" regarding Syria, leading to the removal of the Syria sanctions regulations from the Federal Register, which is expected to allow financial institutions to operate in Syria [1]. Group 1: Key Administrative Order - On June 30, 2025, President of the United States issued Executive Order 14312, which outlines the regulations for lifting sanctions on Syria, published in the Federal Register on July 3, 2025 [2]. - The initial sanctions were established in May 2004 under Executive Order 13338, which froze the assets of specific individuals and prohibited the export of certain goods to Syria [2]. Group 2: Historical Context - The sanctions were imposed due to Syria's support for terrorism, occupation of Lebanon, development of weapons of mass destruction, and actions undermining U.S. efforts in Iraq, which were deemed a significant threat to U.S. national security [3]. - The goal of the new order is to remove sanctions against Syria while maintaining restrictions on terrorist organizations and individuals involved in human rights violations or chemical weapons activities [4]. Group 3: Specific Measures - Effective July 1, 2025, the national emergency declared under Executive Order 13338 will be terminated, and several related executive orders will be revoked [4]. - The revisions to Executive Order 13606 will remove references to Executive Order 13338, while the anti-terrorism and non-proliferation authorizations related to Iran will remain in effect, but those concerning Syria will cease due to the termination of the national emergency [4].