US Hands Key Base to Syria as Trump Invests in New Middle East Partner
Summary
The U.S. military has left a key base in Syria, Al-Tanf, and handed it over to Syrian government forces. This move shows growing ties between the U.S. and Syria since President Bashar al-Assad was no longer in power. U.S. Central Command confirmed the exit and stated that U.S. forces are ready to manage ISIS threats in the region.Key Facts
- U.S. troops have withdrawn from the Al-Tanf base in Syria.
- The base is now under the control of Syrian government forces.
- This handover marks closer relations between the U.S. and Syria since Assad's fall.
- Al-Tanf has been a U.S. military presence for around a decade, originally set up to fight ISIS.
- The base at Al-Tanf had a 35-mile zone to restrict movements of various forces, including Russian and Iranian-aligned groups.
- Russia criticized the U.S. for allegedly supporting militants from the base.
- The U.S.-run base was also involved in disputes over humanitarian aid at a nearby refugee camp.
- After President Assad's fall, President Ahmad al-Sharaa took power in December 2024.
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