On May 23, 2025, the OFAC issued immediate sanctions relief for Syria in line with the President’s announcement for the cessation of all sanctions on Syria. The Syria General License (GL) 25 authorizes transactions prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, effectively lifting sanctions on Syria.

According to the Treasury’s announcement, GL 25 will enable new investment and private sector activity consistent with the President’s America First strategy. GL 25 will support all sectors of the Syrian economy while excluding relief to terrorist organizations, human rights abusers, drug traffickers, or the former Assad regime. It also prohibits transactions benefiting Russia, Iran, or North Korea.

Read the Treasury’s press release here.

Adam Witmer

Adam Witmer is a speaker, author, and founder of the Compliance Cohort. Adam has taught hundreds of seminars and training sessions to thousands of bankers throughout the United States and teaches on all areas of regulatory compliance. Adam has written five e-books that he never published, hit a grizzly bear while driving in a National Park, and is an award winning photographer and musician (though he no longer takes photos nor plays any instruments). In his spare time, Adam can be found kayaking on the lake, doing taekwondo with his kids, working on his (project) house, or spending time with his family.

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