Trump intends to pull out of Syria, according to reports
The US president has recently stated that the Middle Eastern nation is a “mess” and does not require an American presence. Read Full Article at RT.com
TroibNews 
The Pentagon is reportedly preparing plans for a complete withdrawal of US troops from Syria, according to NBC News, which cites two unnamed defense officials. This development follows President Donald Trump's assertion that America's military involvement in the region lacks purpose.
US forces first entered Syria in 2014 under the guise of combating the Islamic State, maintaining a presence there despite not being invited by the Syrian government.
As per NBC’s report on Tuesday, defense officials have begun crafting withdrawal strategies, with timelines estimated between 30 and 90 days. Sources indicated that Trump’s newly appointed national security adviser, Mike Waltz, met with senior military leaders at US Central Command's headquarters in Tampa, Florida, where he received updates on the situation in the Middle East.
In response to media reports suggesting he had informed Israel about an imminent troop withdrawal, Trump stated last week: “We’ll make a determination on that. We’re not getting, we’re not involved in Syria.” He further emphasized, “Syria is its own mess. They got enough messes over there. They don’t need us involved.”
Reports regarding the potential withdrawal plans emerged from Israeli public broadcaster Kan late last month, which reportedly raised concerns among Israeli officials.
In December 2018, during his first term, Trump announced intentions to pull US troops out of Syria. This decision met considerable resistance from Defense Secretary James Mattis, who ultimately resigned in protest. Although some forces were withdrawn, many were later redeployed.
Following the toppling of Bashar Assad's government by a coalition of armed opposition groups in December 2024, the Pentagon revealed that the actual number of US troops in Syria was around 2,000, significantly more than the previously reported figure of 900. Later reports indicated that large convoys of US military supplies had crossed from Iraq into Syria, bolstering the US presence.
Both Assad's government and Moscow have consistently condemned the US military presence as an illegal occupation, asserting that Washington never received permission to station troops in Syria. The previous regime in Damascus also accused the US of exploiting the country’s natural resources, particularly as US bases are situated in the oil-rich northeastern areas of Syria.
These latest claims regarding a potential withdrawal from Syria surfaced simultaneously with Trump’s announcement about a proposal that aims to “take over” Gaza. He did not dismiss the possibility of deploying US troops to the Palestinian enclave, affirming a commitment to “do what is necessary.”
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
US forces first entered Syria in 2014 under the guise of combating the Islamic State, maintaining a presence there despite not being invited by the Syrian government.
As per NBC’s report on Tuesday, defense officials have begun crafting withdrawal strategies, with timelines estimated between 30 and 90 days. Sources indicated that Trump’s newly appointed national security adviser, Mike Waltz, met with senior military leaders at US Central Command's headquarters in Tampa, Florida, where he received updates on the situation in the Middle East.
In response to media reports suggesting he had informed Israel about an imminent troop withdrawal, Trump stated last week: “We’ll make a determination on that. We’re not getting, we’re not involved in Syria.” He further emphasized, “Syria is its own mess. They got enough messes over there. They don’t need us involved.”
Reports regarding the potential withdrawal plans emerged from Israeli public broadcaster Kan late last month, which reportedly raised concerns among Israeli officials.
In December 2018, during his first term, Trump announced intentions to pull US troops out of Syria. This decision met considerable resistance from Defense Secretary James Mattis, who ultimately resigned in protest. Although some forces were withdrawn, many were later redeployed.
Following the toppling of Bashar Assad's government by a coalition of armed opposition groups in December 2024, the Pentagon revealed that the actual number of US troops in Syria was around 2,000, significantly more than the previously reported figure of 900. Later reports indicated that large convoys of US military supplies had crossed from Iraq into Syria, bolstering the US presence.
Both Assad's government and Moscow have consistently condemned the US military presence as an illegal occupation, asserting that Washington never received permission to station troops in Syria. The previous regime in Damascus also accused the US of exploiting the country’s natural resources, particularly as US bases are situated in the oil-rich northeastern areas of Syria.
These latest claims regarding a potential withdrawal from Syria surfaced simultaneously with Trump’s announcement about a proposal that aims to “take over” Gaza. He did not dismiss the possibility of deploying US troops to the Palestinian enclave, affirming a commitment to “do what is necessary.”
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
