INTERNATIONAL — February 19, 2026
US to Evacuate All Troops from Syria Within Two Months
The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials, that the United States plans to withdraw its roughly 1,000 remaining troops from Syria over the next two months, following prior evacuations from key bases.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that the United States is withdrawing all of its approximately 1,000 troops from Syria.
According to the report, US forces will pull back from their remaining positions in the country over the next two months.
US officials noted that the military had previously evacuated personnel from the Al-Shaddadi and Al-Tanf bases in Syria.
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