The US Senate votes in favor of removing Syria from the nuclear ban list.

In a notable political move, the US Senate approved a resolution to remove Syria from the list of "rogue states", which is a list that prohibits the United States from any cooperation or assistance in the field of civilian nuclear energy to the countries listed in it. Syria's name was listed on this list alongside countries like Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and several other countries that Washington considers "uncooperative" or "dangerous" from the perspective of its nuclear policies. This decision marks a significant shift in Washington's approach to the Syrian file, and may open up new possibilities for cooperation in sensitive scientific and technological fields, especially in light of the international and regional changes taking place in the Syrian arena. The previous classification prohibited any form of civilian nuclear cooperation, including the exchange of expertise or supplying Syria with any nuclear equipment or materials for peaceful use. So far, there has been no official comment from the Syrian government or the White House on the reasons behind the decision or its implications, but informed sources believe that the step reflects a gradual positive shift in some American institutions' positions towards Damascus.