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Jordan News
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
International Coalition: Redeployment of Forces in Syria Aims to Undermine ISIS - Jordan News
The International Coalition against ISIS announced on Tuesday that the redeployment of its forces in northeastern Syria is part of carefully considered measures designed to degrade the capabilities of the terrorist organization and bolster regional stability. The coalition affirmed that these movements are in direct response to prevailing field conditions. اضافة اعلان This clarification follows the United States' announcement last month about reinforcing its military presence in Syria, as part of its leadership in the coalition's ongoing counterterrorism mission. In an official statement, the coalition's Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) emphasized continued close coordination with local and international partners to maintain pressure on ISIS and counter emerging terrorist threats. The statement noted that the military buildup in northeastern Syria is "deliberate and tied to the situation on the ground," and is aimed at weakening ISIS's operational abilities within a broader strategy to ensure lasting security and stability in the region. The coalition also highlighted efforts to mitigate risks associated with camps and detention centers housing ISIS-linked individuals, pointing to ongoing initiatives to reduce the population of these facilities—an essential component of the long-term security framework in northeast Syria. Operationally, the coalition revealed that the U.S. carried out dozens of precision airstrikes over the past year targeting ISIS remnants, reiterating its readiness to conduct further military operations as needed to sustain pressure on the group and prevent its resurgence.
Shafaq News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan Region, US reaffirm joint fight against ISIS
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Maj. Gen. Kevin Leahy, Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, to discuss counterterrorism cooperation. According to a statement by the Kurdish Presidency, the meeting, held in Erbil and attended by the US Consul General, focused on the evolving security dynamics in Iraq and Syria, as well as the continued threat posed by ISIS to regional stability. Both sides stressed the importance of sustained coordination between the Kurdistan Region, the US-led Global Coalition forces, and the Iraqi government to counter terrorism and boost the capacity of security forces. The US and Kurdistan Region have shared a close partnership for over 30 years, focused on security and counterterrorism. Kurdish Peshmerga forces, with the coalition's assistance, have played a pivotal role in reclaiming territory and dismantling ISIS networks. Their cooperation has also supported institutional reforms to professionalize the Peshmerga and improve integration within Iraq's defense system.
Iraqi News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq reviews cooperation with international coalition
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and the Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF–OIR), Major General Kevin Leahy, discussed on Thursday developing cooperation between Iraq and the member states of the international coalition against ISIS. During their meeting in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Al-Sudani listened to an extensive analysis given by Leahy on the general security situation and the actions of ISIS terrorists, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). In light of the shift to bilateral security ties, the discussion focused on strengthening collaboration between Iraq and the member countries of the international coalition. This collaboration included improving training and exchanging knowledge and information with Iraqi security agencies. In addition, the meeting covered the significance of strategic ties between the United States and Iraq in the midst of current challenges, the ongoing war on terrorism, and the necessity of promoting Syria's security and stability without meddling in its internal affairs to bring about regional peace and security.
Saudi Gazette
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Pentagon to reduce US troop presence in Syria to under 1,000
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced Friday that it will consolidate all U.S. forces in Syria under the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, reducing troop levels in the coming months to fewer than 1,000 personnel. "Recognizing the success the United States has had against ISIS, including its 2019 territorial defeat under President Trump, today the Secretary of Defense directed the consolidation of U.S. forces in Syria under Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve to select locations in Syria," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement. The move reflects the 'significant' progress made in degrading the operational capabilities of the Daesh/ISIS terror group both regionally and globally, he added. 'This deliberate and conditions-based process will bring the U.S. footprint in Syria down to less than 1,000 U.S. forces in the coming months,' Parnell noted. He highlighted that over the past decade, the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has made 'major gains,' with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launching dozens of airstrikes in the past year to continue weakening the group's remnants. CENTCOM will 'remain poised to continue strikes against the remnants of ISIS in Syria,' he said, adding that the U.S. will maintain close coordination with coalition partners to sustain pressure on the group. Parnell emphasized that the U.S. retains a 'significant amount of capability in the region' and has the ability to dynamically adjust its military posture in response to evolving security conditions. U.S. President Donald Trump, commenting in January, said the U.S. 'will make a determination' on its presence in Syria following reports of a possible withdrawal. 'I don't know who said that, but we'll make a determination on that,' Trump told reporters at the White House. 'We're not involved in Syria. Syria is in its own mess. They've got enough messes over there. They don't need us involved.' — Agencies
The Hill
18-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
US begins pulling hundreds of troops from Syria
The U.S. military is withdrawing hundreds of troops from Syria, a shift the Pentagon is framing as a 'consolidation' that reflects the changing security environment in the country. 'Recognizing the success the United States has had against ISIS, including its 2019 territorial defeat under President Trump, today the Secretary of Defense directed the consolidation of U.S. forces in Syria under Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve to select locations in Syria,' Pentagon press secretary Sean Parnell said in a statement Friday. Parnell said the drawdown is a 'deliberate and conditions-based process' that will bring the U.S. forces in Syria down to fewer than 1,000 in the coming months. The dip comes after the U.S. military under the Biden administration announced in December it had raised the number of troops in Syria from 900 to 2,000 to help with growing threats from ISIS and Iranian-backed militias in the region. The Pentagon statement Friday did not say where troops will be pulled from, but The New York Times reported Thursday that the U.S. military would shutter three of its eight small outposts in northeast Syria, withdrawing some 600 service members. Two senior U.S. officials told the outlet the bases are Mission Support Site Green Village, M.S.S. Euphrates and a third smaller facility. The move comes after President Trump during his first term attempted to withdraw all forces from Syria in 2018 but was met with opposition from Pentagon leaders. Defense officials contended that leaving entirely would abandon the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led militia that aided the U.S. in defeating ISIS in the country. The split of opinion between Trump and his generals led to the resignation of his first defense secretary, Jim Mattis. Pulling 600 American forces from Syria would place its ground numbers at the same level as it had been for years after the fall of ISIS in 2019. Washington kept about 900 troops in the country to keep the militant group from resurging, hold Iranian-backed militias at bay and keep Turkey from attacking the Kurdish forces, which Ankara views as associated with terrorists. Despite the Pentagon's assurance that the new force numbers will allow the U.S. to 'maintain pressure on ISIS and respond to any other terrorist threats that arise,' the Trump administration's decision is not without its risks given an uptick in attacks on American bases in the past year. ISIS claimed 294 attacks in Syria last year, up from the 121 in 2023, a defense official told the Times. Since the start of this year, ISIS has conducted at least 44 attacks in Syria, according to the Middle East Institute in Washington. And three U.S. troops were killed in Jordan by a drone fired by an Iranian-backed group in January 2024. The drawdown also comes after the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad's regime in December.
