US sanctions on Syria now allow earthquake relief payments

The US Treasury Department has issued a new rule that allows payments for earthquake relief efforts in Syria. This means that people and organizations can send money to Syria for humanitarian aid without violating US sanctions.

US sanctions on Syria have made it difficult for aid organizations to send money and supplies into the country, even for humanitarian purposes. This new rule creates a specific exception for earthquake relief. It means that aid can flow more easily to those affected by the recent disaster.