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US to Reduce Troop Presence in Syria to Under 1,000 in Conditions-Based Drawdown

The Pentagon's phased withdrawal reflects confidence in Kurdish-led forces and Syria's transitional government to sustain gains against ISIS.

U.S. Army Oshkosh M-ATV and International M1224 MaxxPro mine-resistance ambush protected vehicles and their crews assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Armadillo, patrol in the Deconfliction Zone, Syria, March 18.
Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division provide security after departing a CH-47 Chinook during air assault training with Syrian partners at Al-Tanf Garrison, Syria, in February.
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Overview

  • The US will withdraw approximately 1,000 troops from Syria in the coming months, leaving fewer than 1,000 personnel in a targeted counter-ISIS role.
  • This drawdown follows significant progress in degrading ISIS's operational capabilities and regional appeal, according to the Pentagon.
  • The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) signed a March 2025 agreement to integrate with Syria's transitional government, a key step in stabilizing the region.
  • Remaining US forces will focus on targeted counter-ISIS raids while maintaining a hub at Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan for rapid regional deployment if needed.
  • Unlike the chaotic 2019 withdrawal, this reduction is described as a deliberate and conditions-based process aimed at preserving regional stability.