Syria Sanctions
Target: SyriaSince 2011 (15 years)Active — Under Review
$200M
Est. Economic Impact
2011
First Imposed
15 yrs
Active Duration
Overview
Comprehensive sanctions imposed during the Syrian Civil War, targeting the Assad regime's finances, oil sector, and military suppliers. The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act (2020) extended secondary sanctions to any entity doing business with the Syrian government.
Impact
Syria's economy has contracted 60%+ since 2011. The Syrian pound lost 99% of its value. 90% of the population lives below the poverty line. Sanctions have complicated humanitarian aid delivery and post-conflict reconstruction.
Key Fact
Following the fall of the Assad regime in late 2024, the US faces pressure to lift sanctions to enable reconstruction, but concerns over the new government have delayed action.