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U.S. Eases Syria Sanctions by Suspending ‘Caesar Act,’ Excluding Russia and Iran

The Treasury action creates a narrow pathway for Syria-related activity with Russia- and Iran-linked transactions still barred.

Overview

  • The U.S. Treasury published a document on November 10 announcing a suspension of the Caesar Act’s application to Syria.
  • Transactions involving the governments of Russia or Iran remain prohibited under the suspension.
  • Transfers of goods, technology, software, funds, financing or services of Russian or Iranian origin are explicitly excluded.
  • The suspension is partial and set for 180 days, according to a Treasury statement cited by TASS.
  • Treasury guidance indicates some export controls ease for civilian items, though items under U.S. control still require authorization and sanctions on designated Syrian figures remain.