STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM
DESIGNATION STATUS
Countries determined by the Secretary of State to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism are designated pursuant to three laws: section 6(j) of the Export Administration Act, section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act, and section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act. Taken together, the four main categories of sanctions resulting from designation under these authorities include restrictions on US foreign assistance; a ban on defense exports and sales; certain controls over exports of dual use items; and miscellaneous financial and other restrictions.
Designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism since
1 March 1982
IRAN
Designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism since
19 January 1984
SUDAN
Designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism since
12 August 1993
SYRIA
Designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism since
29 December 1979
To designate a country as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, the Secretary of State must determine that the government of such country has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. Once a country is designated, it remains a State Sponsor of Terrorism until the designation is rescinded in accordance with statutory criteria.
- A ban on arms-related exports and sales
- Controls over exports of dual-use items, requiring 30-day Congressional notification for goods or services that could significantly enhance the terrorist-list country’s military capability or ability to support terrorism
- Prohibitions on economic assistance
- Imposition of miscellaneous financial and other restrictions
Source: U.S National Counterterrorism Center
By
Robert Williams
Editor in Chief
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