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U.S. to Halve Troop Presence in Syria, Citing Progress Against ISIS

The Pentagon announces a reduction of forces from 2,000 to under 1,000, maintaining strike capabilities to counter remaining jihadist threats.

Les Américains, dirigés par Donald Trump, vont réduire de moitié leurs effectifs.
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Overview

  • The U.S. will withdraw approximately 1,000 troops from Syria in the coming months, reducing its military presence to fewer than 1,000 soldiers.
  • The Pentagon highlights significant progress in degrading the operational capabilities and global appeal of the Islamic State as a key factor in the decision.
  • Remaining U.S. forces in Syria will retain the ability to conduct strikes against residual ISIS elements to address ongoing security concerns.
  • The announcement aligns with President Donald Trump's long-standing skepticism of U.S. involvement in Syria and his broader isolationist policy stance.
  • American forces have been in Syria since 2014 as part of a coalition supporting Iraqi and Kurdish forces in the fight against ISIS, with the group declared defeated in Syria in 2019.