US military to withdraw 600 troops from Syria

The move will see only 1,000 US troops remaining in the country to support the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in their campaign against Islamic State (ISIS) remnants, as well as to act as a buffer against further Turkish incursion.

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US troops withdrawal from Iraq faces uncertainty amid regional shifts, Trump’s policies

The timeline for withdrawing US forces from Iraq may be delayed, according to security experts citing recent regional developments. While some argue there has been a decline in calls for a US withdrawal, others insist that the process must continue as planned.

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US begins establishing military base in Kurdish-held Kobani: SDF media

The establishment of the military base comes amid heightening tensions between the US-allied SDF and Turkey and its affiliated groups in the area

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Iraq reconsiders US troop withdrawal amid regional tensions

Iraq is reportedly reassessing the timeline for the withdrawal of US forces, citing concerns over regional instability, including the rise of armed groups in Syria and potential policy shifts with Donald Trump’s return to the White House

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Iraqi committee ‘concerned’ Trump election would hinder US troops withdrawal

Iraq and the US in September announced they had reached an agreement to wrap up the American-led coalition’s military presence in the country by “no later than the end of September 2025” and transition to bilateral security partnerships

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