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US set to pull out remaining troops from Syria
The United States is making plans to withdraw all of its remaining 1,000 troops from Syria in the next two months, according to reports by American media outlets.
The decision would mark the end of Washington’s military presence in the country. The move comes after the Syrian government regained control over much of the country and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which once played a major role in the fight against the extremist group known as Islamic State, agreed to be integrated into the Syrian state structure.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the planned withdrawal follows recent political and military developments in the country.
According to the newspaper, US officials believe the situation on the ground has changed significantly, reducing the need for American troops.
Similarly, US television network CBS also confirmed the plan, quoting unnamed American officials who said the withdrawal would be carried out over the next two months.
The decision comes after US forces recently withdrew from some bases in Syria including Al-Tanf and Al-Shadadi, which were used in the US-led international coalition’s fight against IS.
Washington has drawn close to Syria’s new authorities since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, and has transferred thousands of IS fighters from prisons to secure facilities in Iraq.
The US is also building up its military capabilities near Iran, where officials have vowed to respond to any attack by laying siege to American military outposts in the region.
US media reported Wednesday that Washington will be ready to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, though Trump has reportedly not made a final decision yet.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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