Trump orders rapid withdrawal from Syria in apparent reversal
6 years ago

Trump orders rapid withdrawal from Syria in apparent reversal

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump has ordered staff to execute the “full” and “rapid” withdrawal of US military from Syria, declaring that the US has defeated ISIS. “I’m pretty annoyed,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and Trump ally, who told CNN’s Manu Raju the President’s decision was “Obama-like” – a reference to President Barack Obama’s decision to pull troops out of Iraq in 2011, which critics say gave rise to ISIS. Graham said the role of Congress is “to make administrations explain their policy, not in a tweet, but before Congress answering questions.” ‘Betrayed’ The President’s decision flew in the face of policy statements by administration officials just days earlier and military statements about the threat of ISIS, highlighting the continuing dysfunction at the most senior levels of Trump’s administration. “This drives a stake into the heart of the administration’s Iran strategy.” Ignoring the lesson Video Ad Feedback GOP senators give Pence 'earful' on Syria 03:11 - Source: CNN The churn in the administration’s foreign policy echoes – and may be designed to distract from – major upheaval on the domestic front, as Trump contends with criminal investigations into his campaign, transition, inaugural committee and presidency, the dissolution of his charity amid charges he used it to enrich himself and his former national security adviser Michael Flynn awaiting sentencing after lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials.

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US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, Austin says
2 days, 11 hours ago

US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, Austin says

Associated Press  

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The U.S. needs to keep troops deployed in Syria to prevent the Islamic State group from reconstituting as a major threat following the ouster of Bashar Assad’s government, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told The Associated Press. If Syria is left unprotected, “I think ISIS fighters would enter back into the mainstream,” Austin said at Ramstein …

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?
5 days, 9 hours ago

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – The administration of United States President Joe Biden has said it is taking a wait-and-see approach to the fledgling government in Syria, with diplomats in recent weeks holding initial meetings with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham head, and the country’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as the newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani. “Syria needs major …

US has twice as many troops in Syria than previously declared, Pentagon says
3 weeks, 1 day ago

US has twice as many troops in Syria than previously declared, Pentagon says

Hindustan Times  

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart US has twice as many troops in Syria than previously declared, Pentagon says WASHINGTON -The Pentagon on Thursday said it has 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, more than twice the 900 it has previously said it has, and that the additional troops are considered temporary forces that were sent to support the mission against …

Pentagon says it doubled the number of US troops in Syria before Assad’s fall
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pentagon says it doubled the number of US troops in Syria before Assad’s fall

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States has more than doubled the number of its forces in Syria to fight the Islamic State group — a dramatic increase that the Pentagon revealed Thursday, acknowledging that the added troops have been there for months or even more than a year. The U.S. had said for years that there were about 900 troops in …

US says it has 2,000 troops in Syria, not 900 as previously declared
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US says it has 2,000 troops in Syria, not 900 as previously declared

Al Jazeera  

Pentagon says the additional forces have been in Syria for ‘a while’, before fall of President Bashar al-Assad, though they were not publicly disclosed. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said the additional US forces have been in Syria since before the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad this month, though he did not specify a timeframe. …

Assad's fall clears way for expanded U.S. strikes on IS jihadists
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Assad's fall clears way for expanded U.S. strikes on IS jihadists

Raw Story  

Bashar al-Assad's overthrow has cleared the way for US strikes against the Islamic State group in areas previously shielded by Syrian and Russian air defenses -- but the jihadists may also try to exploit the vacuum left by his fall. On December 8 -- the day Syrian rebels took the capital Damascus -- Washington announced strikes on more than 75 …

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria
3 weeks, 4 days ago

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON : —Senior U.S. officials say Turkey and its militia allies are building up forces along the border with Syria, raising alarm that Ankara is preparing for a large-scale incursion into territory held by American-backed Syrian Kurds. The forces include militia fighters and Turkish uniformed commandos and artillery in large numbers that are concentrated near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city in …

How the US is taking on Islamic State amid the Syria crisis
4 weeks, 2 days ago

How the US is taking on Islamic State amid the Syria crisis

Firstpost  

The US launched massive airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, aiming to prevent the group from exploiting the leadership vacuum left by President Bashar Assad’s ousting. Striking 75 sites with precision bombers, the US seeks to curb IS resurgence and maintain regional stability United States President Joe Biden speaks about the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar …

US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad
1 month ago

US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad

CNN  

CNN — The US’ key anti-ISIS partners in Syria said on Wednesday that the ISIS detention facilities they guard are coming under attack and that they have been forced to halt anti-ISIS operations, complicating the US military’s efforts to prevent the terror group from reconstituting following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. But the US’ most important partner there, …

Will Syria chaos fuel ISIS comeback?
1 month ago

Will Syria chaos fuel ISIS comeback?

India Today  

"History shows how quickly moments of promise can descend into conflict and violence. From January to June 2024, ISIS has claimed 153 attacks in Iraq and Syria, according to a report by the US Central Command, which has been flagging the persistent threat from the Islamic State. The US and Arab nations fear that an HTS-led coalition might replace Assad's …

US scrambles to shape post-Assad Syria but has to overcome years of disengagement
1 month ago

US scrambles to shape post-Assad Syria but has to overcome years of disengagement

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—The unexpectedly rapid downfall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria has turned the country’s future from a back-burner issue to a suddenly high stakes concern for the departing Biden administration—and almost certainly for Donald Trump. That could bring further sweeping changes to a Middle East already in flux, removing a key member of Tehran’s so-called “axis of resistance," the coalition …

Trump has big plans at home, but Syria shows why he can’t escape the world’s problems
1 month ago

Trump has big plans at home, but Syria shows why he can’t escape the world’s problems

CNN  

CNN — Even the normally brash Donald Trump seems disconcerted by the volatile international situation he’ll inherit as the new president next month and to which he’s certain to inject new unpredictability. The stunning fall of the al-Assad dynasty in Syria on Sunday created new and treacherous circumstances that will demand Trump’s attention — despite his wish to disengage the …

Syria: US fears vacuum post-Assad with growing concerns over return of ISIS
1 month ago

Syria: US fears vacuum post-Assad with growing concerns over return of ISIS

New Indian Express  

President elect- Trump, who visited Paris on Saturday, warned against US involvement in Syria, saying the country is "a mess" and "not our friend." In his remarks, Trump blamed former President Obama for the situation in Syria and suggested that Russia should now distance itself from the country, using its "weakened state" to advocate for a negotiated end to the …

'This is not our fight': Trump says US should 'stay out of Syria' as Assad regime struggles to survive
Top News
1 month ago

'This is not our fight': Trump says US should 'stay out of Syria' as Assad regime struggles to survive

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump urged Washington to stay out of the ongoing crisis in Syria. Calling the country a ‘mess’ he pointed out that it is not America’s fight US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States should not get involved in the ongoing conflict in Syria. Trump’s remarks came shortly after National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan …

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria
Top News
1 month ago

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria

Deccan Chronicle  

President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the escalating conflict in Syria as a shock opposition offensive closes in on the capital, declaring in a social media post, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT.”With world leaders watching the rapid rebel advance against Syria's Russian- and Iranian-backed president, Bashar Assad, President Joe Biden's national security adviser …

Assad fled Syria ahead of rebels entering Damascus
1 month ago

Assad fled Syria ahead of rebels entering Damascus

Deccan Chronicle  

The head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said early Sunday that President Bashar Assad left the country for an undisclosed location, fleeing ahead of insurgents who said they had entered Damascus after a stunning advance across the country.The events suggested that the end of Assad's regime could be imminent after his bloody 14-year struggle to hold onto control as …

US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis
1 month ago

US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis

Al Jazeera  

President Biden praises overthrow but warns of uncertainty, as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria. “So many of us analysts and Syria watchers have been wondering what’s going to come next.” “ will need to recalibrate their approach to Syria,” added Idlbi, who is also a Syrian refugee. He also pointed to US support for Ukraine’s war against …

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground
Top News
1 month ago

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the escalating conflict in Syria as a shock opposition offensive closes in on the capital, declaring in a social media post, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT." With world leaders watching the rapid rebel advance against Syria's Russian- and Iranian-backed president, Bashar Assad, President Joe Biden's national …

'There are 900 U.S. troops stationed there': Experts outraged after Trump's latest comment
1 month ago

'There are 900 U.S. troops stationed there': Experts outraged after Trump's latest comment

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the U.S. "should have nothing to do with" fighting in Syria, prompting outrage among some experts. But Bloomberg LP anchor Joumanna Bercetche was quick to point out on social media: "Note there are 900 US troops stationed there." Independent journalist Guy Elster said, "US has about 900 troops in Syria, helping the Kurdish forces …

‘Not our fight’: Donald Trump says US should avoid military action in Syria
1 month ago

‘Not our fight’: Donald Trump says US should avoid military action in Syria

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday remarked that the United States should refrain from military action in Syria, as an insurgent offensive has reached the suburbs of the capital, saying, “This is not our fight.” Emmanuel Macron, France's President, right, welcomes US president-elect Donald Trump, before a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France on Saturday. The US has …

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain
1 month ago

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the fast-escalating conflict in Syria, where a dramatic rebel offensive reached the capital and threatened the rule of Syria’s Russian- and Iranian-allied president. Sullivan said the U.S. would keep acting as necessary to keep the Islamic State — a violently anti-Western extremist group not known …

Not our fight, US should have nothing to do with it: Trump on Syria conflict
1 month ago

Not our fight, US should have nothing to do with it: Trump on Syria conflict

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday the US should not be involved in the conflict in Syria, where rebel forces are threatening the government of President Bashar al-Assad. Trump said because Russia, an Assad ally, is tied up fighting a war with Ukraine it "seems incapable of stopping this literal march through Syria, a country they have protected for years." …

Bashar al-Assad launches deadly counter-offensive as Putin launches deadly air strikes after Syrian rebels 'seize Aleppo'
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Bashar al-Assad launches deadly counter-offensive as Putin launches deadly air strikes after Syrian rebels 'seize Aleppo'

Daily Mail  

The Syrian army has rushed in reinforcements to strike Idlib in an attempt to halt the advance of rebels who have retaken Aleppo from murderous dictator Bashar al-Assad over the weekend. Smoke billows after airstrikes in Idlib, northern Syria, 01 December 2024 A view of a vehicle on fire in the aftermath of what the White Helmets say is a …

Syrian rebels seize territory from government in renewed offensive
1 month, 1 week ago

Syrian rebels seize territory from government in renewed offensive

Live Mint  

Rebels in Syria launched a large-scale attack on Assad government forces, storming a military base and seizing control of swaths of territory in the country’s northwest in the first major outbreak of fighting between the two sides in recent years. This week’s surprise flare-up, the first major one since 2020, occurred in Aleppo province, one of the focal points of …

US military strikes ‘Iranian-backed’ fighters in Syria for a second day
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US military strikes ‘Iranian-backed’ fighters in Syria for a second day

Al Jazeera  

The US military said it carried out strikes against an Iranian-backed armed group in Syria, its second such operation in two days. The United States military has again carried out air strikes in Syria targeting “Iranian-aligned targets” following a recent rocket attack against US forces at a base in Syria’s northeastern Hasakah province. The unnamed fighters had fired rockets at …

US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US to end anti-ISIL operation in Iraq but unclear if troops will remain

Al Jazeera  

US officials offer little clarity on future of two-decade US military presence in Iraq amid ‘transition’. The first phase – expected to end in September 2025 – will include “ending the presence of coalition forces in certain locations in Iraq as mutually determined”, the official said. The second phase would see the US continue to operate in Iraq in some …

US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in Syria
1 year, 3 months ago

US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in Syria

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Monday it had captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria. The operator, Abu Halil al-Fad’ani, “was assessed to have relationships throughout the ISIS network in the region,” U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The U.S. has approximately 900 troops in Syria focused on countering …

Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after ‘shock and awe’
1 year, 9 months ago

Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after ‘shock and awe’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Twenty years after the U.S. invaded Iraq — in blinding explosions of shock and awe — American forces remain in the country in what has become a small but consistent presence to ensure an ongoing relationship with a key military and diplomatic partner in the Middle East. The divide was a key factor in the collapse of the …

Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after 'shock and awe'
1 year, 9 months ago

Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after 'shock and awe'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Twenty years after the U.S. …

‘Iran-linked’ fighters killed, US soldiers injured in Syria clash
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Iran-linked’ fighters killed, US soldiers injured in Syria clash

Al Jazeera  

The attacks follow US raids on ‘Iran-linked’ targets in Syria, and come amid negotiations over a nuclear deal. Several United States soldiers were lightly wounded and at least two fighters described by US Central Command as “suspected Iran-backed militants” were killed in Syria, a day after the US said it had carried out raids on “Iran-linked” targets in the country. …

US military exit from Syria unlikely anytime soon, officials say
3 years, 2 months ago

US military exit from Syria unlikely anytime soon, officials say

Al Jazeera  

Speculation has been rife American forces would withdrawal from Syria after the Afghanistan pullout in an effort to end ‘forever wars’. In October 2019, following the group’s territorial defeat, former President Donald Trump announced a withdrawal of US forces from northeast Syria, triggering a Turkish offensive in the area against the SDF, which Ankara has long argued is a threat …

President Donald Trump to cut number of US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
4 years, 1 month ago

President Donald Trump to cut number of US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

ABC  

The United States has announced plans to reduce the number of the country's troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, with defence officials saying the decision fulfills outgoing President Donald Trump's pledge to bring forces home. Key points: The US plans to cut more than 2,000 troops from Afghanistan and as many as 500 from Iraq Fellow Republican Mitch McConnell said cutting …

US mourns 9/11 dead, Trump tries to end ‘forever wars’
4 years, 4 months ago

US mourns 9/11 dead, Trump tries to end ‘forever wars’

Al Jazeera  

Nearly 20 years of war has led to the deaths and injury of an estimated 300,000 Iraqi and Afghan people. Stefano Pontecorvo, NATO’s senior civilian representative in Afghanistan, said that despite reservations, Afghan people want an end to the violence, which has continued almost unabated since a Soviet invasion of the country in 1979. “It’s a very unfortunate situation in …

US cites ‘great sacrifice’ as it pulls 2,200 troops out of Iraq
4 years, 4 months ago

US cites ‘great sacrifice’ as it pulls 2,200 troops out of Iraq

Al Jazeera  

American military presence in Iraq will be reduced from 5,200 to 3,000 troops this month, US Central Command announces. “In recognition of the great progress the Iraqi forces have made and in consultation and coordination with the government of Iraq and our coalition partners, the United States has decided to reduce our troop presence in Iraq from about 5,200 to …

US announces troop drawdown in Iraq
4 years, 4 months ago

US announces troop drawdown in Iraq

CNN  

CNN — The US commander in the Middle East announced Wednesday a drawdown of US troops in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 in the month of September. McKenzie said the decision is due to the United States’ “confidence in the Iraqi Security Forces’ increased ability to operate independently.” A senior administration official told reporters on Tuesday to also expect an …

American troops to remain in Syria as long as Islamic State has presence in region, says US military official Mark Milley
5 years, 2 months ago

American troops to remain in Syria as long as Islamic State has presence in region, says US military official Mark Milley

Firstpost  

‘There will be less than 1,000, American troops for sure’, general Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ‘Probably in the 500ish frame, maybe six’ Washington: US troop levels in northern Syria will probably stabilize around 500, a top American military leader said on Sunday, weeks after president Donald Trump had announced a complete withdrawal. “There will be …

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman says US still wants to stop ISIS in Syria despite troop withdrawal
5 years, 2 months ago

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman says US still wants to stop ISIS in Syria despite troop withdrawal

Salon  

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told ABC News on Sunday that although President Donald Trump is withdrawing US troops from Syria, "the objective will remain the same: the enduring defeat of ISIS." Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said that he believed Trump's policy would be "a complete and utter national security disaster in the making, and …

Trump nearly derailed Baghdadi raid, told Russia before telling Congress
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump nearly derailed Baghdadi raid, told Russia before telling Congress

Salon  

President Trump’s decision to pull out of Syria nearly derailed the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. But military officials told The New York Times that Trump’s abrupt decision to pull troops out of northern Syria had “disrupted” the months-long planning for the operation. Baghdadi’s death in the operation, military officials told the outlet, “occurred largely in spite …

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces

The Hindu  

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was believed to have been killed in a U.S. military operation in Syria, sources in Syria, Iraq and Iran said on Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to make a “major statement” at the White House. Many critics of Mr. Trump's Syria pullout have expressed worries that it would lead the Islamic State …

US to deploy more troops to eastern Syria to secure oilfields
5 years, 2 months ago

US to deploy more troops to eastern Syria to secure oilfields

Al Jazeera  

The United States will station additional forces in eastern Syria to protect oilfields in another policy shift that one former senior American official called a “shocking ignorance” of history and geography. The whole thing makes no sense.” Marwan Kabalan from the Arab Center for Research told Al Jazeera the latest move to re-deploy forces to Syria reflects the contradictions in …

Iraq official: US troops from Syria to leave Iraq in 4 weeks
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq official: US troops from Syria to leave Iraq in 4 weeks

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — U.S troops withdrawing from northeastern Syria to Iraq are “transiting” and will leave the country within four weeks, Iraq’s defense minister said Wednesday. Iraq’s military said Tuesday that American troops leaving northeastern Syria don’t have permission to stay in Iraq in a statement that appeared to contradict Esper, who has said that all U.S. troops leaving Syria would …

Mark Esper in Baghdad; US defence secretary to discuss deployment of American troops in Iraq to conduct operations against IS
5 years, 2 months ago

Mark Esper in Baghdad; US defence secretary to discuss deployment of American troops in Iraq to conduct operations against IS

Firstpost  

Esper has said that under the current plan, all US troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq, continue to conduct operations against Islamic State Baghdad: Defence secretary Mark Esper arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday, as chaos swirled along the Turkey-Syria border and Iraqi leaders chafed over reports the US may want to increase the number of troops based in …

Iraqi PM says US troops do not have permission to stay in country
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraqi PM says US troops do not have permission to stay in country

Al Jazeera  

Adel Abdul Mahdi says Baghdad has taken ‘all international legal measures’ in response to US soldiers’ recent entry. Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has said United States troops pulling out of northeast Syria do not have permission to stay in Iraq, adding that his government is taking “all international legal measures” in response to their recent entry. Abdul Mahdi said …

Iraq: American troops leaving Syria cannot stay in Iraq
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq: American troops leaving Syria cannot stay in Iraq

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — U.S. troops leaving Syria and heading to neighboring Iraq do not have permission to stay in the country, Iraq’s military said Tuesday as American forces continued to pull out of northern Syria after Turkey’s invasion of the border region. The statement appears to contradict U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who has said that under the current plan, all …

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic
5 years, 2 months ago

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The crowd hurled potatoes that thudded on the sides of the hulking U.S. armored vehicles. But one U.S. official with knowledge of the ground said Turkey’s actions were unilateral and potentially “dangerous to coalition forces and civilians.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters. The U.S. official said their approach …

Iraq: US troops leaving Syria have no approval to stay
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq: US troops leaving Syria have no approval to stay

Al Jazeera  

Nearly 1,000 US troops withdrawing from northern Syria can only enter Kurdish region in transit, Iraq’s army says. An Iraqi statement on Tuesday contradicted the Pentagon’s announcement that all of the nearly 1,000 troops withdrawing from northern Syria are expected to move to western Iraq to continue the campaign against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and “to help …

Iraq contradicts U.S. defense secretary, says U.S. troops leaving Syria can't stay in Iraq
5 years, 2 months ago

Iraq contradicts U.S. defense secretary, says U.S. troops leaving Syria can't stay in Iraq

CBS News  

The White House considers a plan to keep some troops in Syria Baghdad — U.S. troops leaving Syria and heading to neighboring Iraq do not have permission to stay in the country, Iraq's military said Tuesday as American forces continued to pull out of northern Syria after Turkey's invasion of the border region. The statement appears to contradict U.S. Defense …

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic
5 years, 2 months ago

‘America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The crowd hurled potatoes that thudded on the sides of the hulking U.S. armored vehicles. But one U.S. official with knowledge of the ground said Turkey’s actions were unilateral and potentially “dangerous to coalition forces and civilians.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters. The U.S. official said their approach …

US may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oilfields
5 years, 2 months ago

US may now keep some troops in Syria to guard oilfields

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. may leave some forces in Syria to secure oilfields and make sure they don’t fall into the hands of a resurgent Islamic State, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday, even though President Donald Trump has insisted he is pulling troops out of the country and getting out of “endless wars.” The Pentagon chief said the …

Trump says he’s ‘the one that did the capturing’ in Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump says he’s ‘the one that did the capturing’ in Syria

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump spoke at length during a Cabinet meeting on Monday about his decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria – arguing that the US never agreed to protect Syrian Kurds forever, suggesting the US may secure an oil deal for the Kurds to bolster their finances and saying he’s “the one that did the …

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