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US Troops Withdraw from Al-Tanf as Syria's Ties Improve

2/12/2026

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The United States withdrew troops from the Al-Tanf base established in 2016 to support U.S.-led operations against ISIS, transferring control to Syrian forces.
The withdrawal followed improved ties with Syria's new government after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in late 2024.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met U.S. President Donald Trump, and they joined anti-ISIS coalition, lifting sanctions.
The U.S. will continue limited operations from Jordan, coordinating with Syrian forces.

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The United States withdrew troops from the Al-Tanf base established in 2016 to support U.S.-led operations against ISIS, transferring control to Syrian forces.
The withdrawal followed improved ties with Syria's new government after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in late 2024.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met U.S. President Donald Trump, and they joined anti-ISIS coalition, lifting sanctions.
The U.S. will continue limited operations from Jordan, coordinating with Syrian forces.