Syrian Army Takes Control of Strategic Al-Tanf Military Base as US Troops Withdraw
Summary
The Syrian army has taken control of the strategic Al-Tanf military base near the Iraq and Jordan border as US troops withdraw after years of presence. The transition is part of a phased plan with ongoing monitoring for ISIS threats.
Key Points
- The Syrian army has taken control of the Al-Tanf military base near the Iraq and Jordan border.
- The transfer was coordinated between the Syrian army and US forces as part of a planned US troop withdrawal.
- Al-Tanf was established as a coalition hub against ISIL in 2014, with US troops remaining post-ISIL defeat.
- Nearly 1,500 US soldiers were in Syria in 2025, reduced now to around 900, with decreased military activities in northeastern Syria.
