More than 4,500 US troops are spending Christmas in Iraq and Syria, according to Pentagon figures
In the past week, the Pentagon has acknowledged that its footprint in Iraq and Syria is bigger than it has claimed for years ...
Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide
Assad, old alliances have crumbled, and global powers are figuring out their relationships with Syria’s new de facto leaders.
Number of US troops in Syria has steadily increased over time, Pentagon now says
The number of US troops in Syria has regularly surged higher than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed since at least 2020, ...
What to know about camps in Syria holding families of ISIS fighters
Two camps in northeastern Syria, al-Hol and Roj, hold thousands of alleged Islamic State fighters and their family members. In a new Syria, their fate is in question.
President-elect Trump’s Syria dilemma: Intervene or let it turn into terror state
President Trump’s dilemma in Syria is to let a terrorist state emerge at the heart of the Middle East on his watch or to ...
More Than Twice as Many U.S. Troops Are in Syria as Previously Disclosed
A Pentagon spokesman said the increase was unrelated to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad to rebel forces in early ...
Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit as part of Syria diplomacy push
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Friday and met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia ...
Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures
The country is deeply divided along religious and ethnic lines, which makes continuing violence one likely scenario.
What is going on in Syria and what the hell does it mean for US troops?
With the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and an uncertain future, U.S. troops in the region must navigate a geopolitical ...
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Blinken Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq in Syria Diplomacy Effort
Blinken said he spoke to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani about the situation in Syria after the Assad regime's ...
Blinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international community grapples with Syrian regime collapse
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia ...
U.S. military mission in Syria will pose an early dilemma for Trump
Assad’s ouster has raised urgent questions about the 2,000 troops who serve as a bulwark against ISIS and Iran.