US Bases in Syria - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBUS Bases in Syria. The United States first established air bases in Kurdish-held areas in northern Syria in October 2015. In March and April 2016, the US added supplemental sites in the region.
US military presence in Syria carries substantial risks, but so does ...
WEBAug 16, 2024 · U.S.-backed forces in eastern Syria launched a major attack on three posts manned by pro-government gunmen on Aug. 12, 2024, killing at least 18 fighters in a rare provocation near the border...
U.S. Troops in Syria Are Critical For Multiple Missions: Keep Them …
WEBMar 8, 2024 · U.S. forces, with their Syrian partners, soon controlled all of northeast Syria, along with a small garrison along the Iraqi and Jordanian borders dubbed Tanf. This garrison is supported by the troops at Tower 22, some of whom were recently killed in the Iranian-linked attack.
Why does the US still have forces in Syria? - Al Jazeera
WEBAug 24, 2022 · Some US forces are still located in the SDF-controlled areas of northeastern Syria, such as Hassakeh and Raqqa provinces. Since 2016, the US has also controlled al-Tanf base, in a remote area...
A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers
WEBMar 26, 2023 · When an Iranian drone struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, it was just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American...
A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers
WEBMar 24, 2023 · Published 4:22 PM PDT, March 24, 2023. WASHINGTON (AP) — When an Iranian drone struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, it was just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American forces in Syria. But its lethality was rare.
What is the Point of the U.S. Military Presence in Syria?
WEBMar 10, 2024 · In early December, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) brought forth a bill to remove 900 U.S. troops from Syria amid the barrage of drone attacks in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan by Iranian-backed militias.
VOA Exclusive: Inside a US Military Base in Syria
WEBJul 7, 2021 · U.S. officials say there are about 900 American troops currently deployed in Syria. In addition to military advice and support for local forces, American soldiers also contribute to capacity...
Syria mission worth the risk, top U.S. general says after rare visit
WEBNORTHEAST SYRIA, March 4 (Reuters) - The nearly eight-year-old U.S. deployment to Syria to combat Islamic State is still worth the risk, the top U.S. military officer said on Saturday, after a...
The Future of al-Tanf Garrison in Syria - The Washington Institute
WEBDec 6, 2021 · On the evening of October 20, a swarm of armed drones and projectiles targeted a small U.S. military base in south Syria. Established in 2016 at the intersection of the country’s borders with Jordan and Iraq, al-Tanf Garrison (ATG) is home to more than a hundred U.S. service members.
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