Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out
Summary
Syrian forces have taken control of the al-Tanf military base near the Iraq and Jordan border after U.S. troops left. The base was important for fighting ISIL during Syria's civil war, and this change is part of a broader U.S. troop reduction in Syria.Key Facts
- Syrian forces now control the al-Tanf base, which is near the borders of Iraq and Jordan.
- The U.S. had used this base since 2014 to fight against ISIL, a group that held large parts of Syria and Iraq.
- The Syrian defense ministry coordinated the control transfer of al-Tanf with the U.S.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has shown interest in reducing U.S. troops in Syria for years.
- The U.S. has reduced its military presence in Syria, with about 900 soldiers currently reported.
- Syrian forces have been expanding control over previously Kurdish-held areas in Syria.
- A U.S.-brokered deal aimed to integrate Kurdish forces into Syrian government structures.
- The U.S. recently transferred ISIS prisoners from SDF-run jails to Syrian government control.
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