# Federal Register #2026-20082

U.S. Department of State Revises ITAR Review Policy for Syria

**Buyer:** U.S. Department of State
**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-20082

The U.S. Department of State revised ITAR policy for defense trade requests involving Syria.
- **Government buyer:** None; this is a regulatory action by the U.S. Department of State, not a procurement opportunity.
- **Policy change:** Syria is removed from the countries subject to a comprehensive policy of denial under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR part 126.
- **Review approach:** Requests for licenses and other approvals involving defense articles or defense services destined for or originating in Syria will be reviewed case by case.
- **OEMs, vendors, products, and services:** None identified; no goods or services are being requested.

### Description

The Department of State amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove Syria from the countries subject to a policy of denial for licenses and other approvals. Requests for licenses and other approvals involving Syria will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The rule amends 22 CFR part 126 and is effective October 1, 2026.

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