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- The U.S. military is preparing to reduce troops in Syria over the coming weeks.
- President Trump had long promised to withdraw U.S. Troops from the region, following an isolationist doctrine.
- The consolidation will occur across bases, where 2,000 troops work with local forces against ISIS.
- One official confirmed the plan, noting that troop numbers may reduce to about 1,000.
- Israel fears the withdrawal could embolden Turkey, which seeks to expand its influence in Syria.
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The United States announces a halving of its military strength in Syria
The United States announced on Friday that it had halved its military presence in Syria, believing that it had fought "successfully" against the Islamic State (IS) group, even though jihadist groups remained active in a still fragile country.
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U.S. forces in Syria continue to support their partners in the war against ISIS. This is part of a mission that dates back to 2015, when the U.S. first became involved in Syria. However, recent reports point to an increasing likelihood that the U.S. role in Syria may end within months. US forces appear to […] The post Will U.S. Forces Leave Syria for Good in 2025? appeared first on 19FortyFive.
The United States withdraws hundreds of troops from Syria.
The Associated Press reported Thursday, citing a US official, that the United States has withdrawn about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to combat the Islamic State group.
US reportedly closing 3 military bases in Syria, cuts troop presence
The United States is shutting down three of its eight operational bases in northeastern Syria, reducing its military presence from 2,000 to 1,400 troops, the New York Times reported on April 17, citing two senior U.S. officials.The closures include Mission Support Site Green Village, MSS Euphrates, and a smaller unnamed facility. U.S. commanders will reportedly decide within 60 days whether to further reduce the troop presence.Despite the reduct…
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