Washington Plans to Withdraw Troops from Syria

The U.S. Department of Defense is formulating plans to withdraw all American troops from Syria, NBC News reported.

This initiative comes after President Donald Trump and his close advisors expressed a renewed interest in pulling U.S. military personnel out of the region.

Pentagon officials are considering timelines of 30, 60, or 90 days for the full withdrawal.

Currently, approximately 900 U.S. troops are stationed in Syria, primarily supporting the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in operations against remnants of the Islamic State (IS) group.

The SDF has been a key ally in the fight against IS, but its leadership has indicated that they have not been informed of any U.S. plans to withdraw.DF spokesperson Farhad Shami stated, "Of course, [Islamic State group] and other malicious forces are waiting for the opportunity of the U.S. The potential withdrawal to reactivate and reach the state of 2014."

The potential withdrawal raises concerns about regional stability, especially considering the recent collapse of the Assad regime, which has led to fears of an IS resurgence.

In December 2024, the fall of the Assad government allowed IS militants to access new weapon supplies, fueling worries about their re-emergence.

The decision to withdraw is still under consideration, and the Pentagon is preparing for various scenarios. The international community and regional partners are closely monitoring the situation, given the significant implications for Syria's future and the broader Middle East.