KABUL: U.S. officials have confirmed that the remaining 1,000 American troops stationed in Syria will withdraw within the next two months, bringing an end to a decade-long U.S. military presence in the country.
The Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday, citing three unnamed U.S. officials, that the full withdrawal process will be completed after American forces vacate key positions in early 2026.
The departure of the final troops will conclude the U.S. military mission launched in 2014 under Operation Inherent Resolve, aimed at combating Islamic State militants in Syria.
According to the report, U.S. forces had earlier withdrawn from the Al-Tanf base, a strategic location near the borders of Syria, Jordan, and Iraq.
The move was part of a broader adjustment to the U.S. military footprint announced earlier this year.
The withdrawal comes amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising concerns over potential confrontations in the region. However, U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that the decision to fully exit Syria is not linked to Iranian threats to target Pentagon forces in the region.