The US is preparing to largely withdraw its remaining troops from Syria over the next few months, a senior White House official has told the BBC.
The official said the Syrian government had agreed to take the lead combatting terrorism within its borders and US military presence "at scale" was no longer required.
American troops have been in Syria since 2015, as part of an anti-terrorism campaign to counter the influence of the Islamic State group (IS).
The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East while tensions mount with Iran.
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The United States is deploying its largest air force to the Middle East since 2003, when it invaded Iraq, The Wall Street Journal reported.
ReplyDeleteThe news outlet notes that the US is continuing to build up its military presence in the region, sending F-22 and F-35 fighter jets. In addition, a second aircraft carrier and command post aircraft are en route. This buildup would allow Washington to conduct military operations against Iran for several weeks, the publication said, citing US officials.
According to The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to strike the Islamic republic.
The US administration is considering the possibility of striking Iran this weekend, but no final decision has been made yet, CBS News reported, citing sources.
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