Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Samer ISMAIL
Nationality
Syria
DoB
1980-10-25
Address
Homs, Syria
Official reason
Today we are also designating, pursuant to Executive Order 13894 section 2(a)(i)(A), leadership of several Syrian military units for their efforts to prevent a ceasefire in Syria. In the National Defense Forces, we are designating NDF commander Fadi Saqr. In the 4th Division, we are designating 42nd Brigade commander, Brigadier General Ghaith Dalah...
Other Information
https://it.usembassy.gov/syria-sanctions-designations/
Date of listing
2020-08-20
Program information
Authority
US
Program
Promoting Accountability for Assad and Regional Stabilization Sanctions (PAARSS)
Regime
OFAC country specific
Target State
Syria
Measures
Blocking Property, Suspending Entry, Trade sanctions
Official Information
On June 30, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (E.O. of June 30, 2025) that removes U.S. sanctions on Syria, effective July 1, 2025. Sanctions will remain on Bashar al-Assad and his associates, human rights abusers, Captagon traffickers, persons linked to Syria's past proliferation activities, ISIS and Al-Qa'ida affiliates, and Iran an...
Additional Details
SDN
Program URL
https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/paarss