More Than 500 U.S. Troops To Remain In Syria

The US is reducing its military presence in the region, with troop levels remaining around 500-600. President Trump ordered a withdrawal from northern Syria, leading to Turkey's invasion and leaving Kurdish fighters vulnerable. The Pentagon confirmed some troops will stay to guard oil fields, with General Millie emphasizing the ongoing threat of ISIS. He warned that without continued pressure, ISIS could re-emerge. Prior to the withdrawal, there were about 1,000 US troops in Syria.

What did General Mark Millie say about the troop levels in Syria?

Why did President Trump order U.S. troops to withdraw from northern Syria?

What was the impact of Turkey's invasion on Syrian Kurdish fighters?

What reasons did Millie provide for the need to maintain U.S. troops in Syria?

What was the estimated number of U.S. troops in Syria before the withdrawal order?