Pentagon Reveals 2,000 U.S. Troops in Syria, Doubling Prior Reports

The Defense Department acknowledged the discrepancy, citing temporary deployments to counter ISIS and stabilize the region after Assad's regime collapse.

• Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder disclosed that the U.S. has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria, not the previously reported 900.
• The additional 1,100 troops are classified as temporary rotational forces, deployed for 30 to 90 days to address shifting mission needs.
• The higher troop count has been in place for months, predating the December 8 collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
• The U.S. troops are focused on preventing the resurgence of ISIS, with increased airstrikes targeting militant strongholds following Assad's ouster.
• The revelation raises questions about transparency, as the Pentagon had been repeatedly asked about troop numbers in recent weeks without disclosing the increase.

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