The United States is currently not reviewing the terrorist designation of the leading Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as stated by a State Department spokesperson. However, there is a possibility of a future change in this designation based on the group's actions. The spokesperson emphasized that the US continuously evaluates its sanctions posture towards entities, and any changes are influenced by the actions taken by those entities.
It was mentioned that the purpose of such designations, including US sanctions, is to serve as an incentive for entities to pursue different courses of action. While HTS has expressed intentions towards inclusion and a political process, the US will assess the group based on its actions rather than words. The spokesperson highlighted that the US policy response will be shaped by the actions taken by HTS.
