Analysis
What the administration claimed
The Department of State authorized the formal rescission of Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism after the mandatory 45-day Congressional notification period had concluded.
Claimant: Office of the Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson
Agency or office: Department of State
Context
Press release from the U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson announcing rescission of Syria's SST designation and related actions.
Evidence
This is an official announcement by the State Department that it has authorized rescinding Syria's SST designation after completing the statutorily required 45-day congressional notification. The action is directly asserted in the agency's press release and is consequential for sanctions and foreign policy.