The Pentagon announced plans Friday to reduce American forces in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops in the coming months, consolidating counter-ISIS operations while maintaining pressure on terrorist remnants. The drawdown reflects what officials called the successful degradation of ISIS capabilities following the group’s 2019 territorial defeat.
Defense Department spokesman Sean Parnell stated the consolidation would maintain strike capabilities through the Combined Joint Task Force while working with coalition partners. The move comes despite concerns about regional stability, particularly for Kurdish forces who have relied on U.S. support against Turkish military operations.
While the Pentagon didn’t specify exact troop numbers, reports indicate approximately 600 soldiers will remain. The reduction continues President Trump’s “peace through strength” approach to foreign engagements, though critics warn it risks creating security vacuums in the ongoing Syrian conflict.
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