US Begins Major Troop Reduction in Syria
- The United States plans to reduce its troop presence in Syria to less than 1,000, said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.
- U.S. Forces in Syria have been involved in efforts against the Islamic State group since 2014 under Operation Inherent Resolve.
- Despite troop reductions, U.S. Central Command will continue operations against Islamic State remnants in Syria.
- The Pentagon had previously reported about 2,000 U.S. Troops in Syria earlier in 2024, but the number has now been adjusted downwards.
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