US Allegedly Withdrawing from Syria: Pentagon Initiates Preparations

syria - US media reports Pentagon's preparation to withdraw all troops from Syria following President Trump's expressed willingness.

US Allegedly Withdrawing from Syria

US media claims Pentagon is preparing to withdraw all troops from Syria as President Trump and close aides express willingness. According to unnamed sources, the Defense Department has initiated plans for a complete withdrawal within 30, 60, or 90 days.

Withdrawal Plans and Statements

Unnamed officials stated that Trump and his aides recently expressed a desire to pull US troops out of Syria, prompting the department to start planning for a full withdrawal within a specified timeframe.

Last week, Trump stated in a press briefing that the US doesn't need to get involved in the chaos in Syria, hinting at the possible withdrawal of troops.

Previous Withdrawal Attempt

During his first presidential term, Trump instructed former Defense Secretary James Mattis to withdraw all US troops from Syria at the end of 2019. Mattis opposed the plan and resigned in protest. Although most troops were withdrawn, some were redeployed later on, and the US presence in Syria has continued since then.

Current US Troop Numbers in Syria

In December, the Pentagon announced that there were approximately 2,000 troops stationed in Syria, doubling the previously stated number of around 900.