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US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops

The departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear campaign to defeat ISIS.

By Tara Copp, AP and Beth Sullivan

3 months ago

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.

4 months ago

Failed rocket strike launched on US-led coalition forces base in Syria

The failed strike marks the first time since Feb. 4 that Iranian-backed militias have attacked a U.S. facility in Iraq or Syria.

15 months ago

More US troops, equipment headed to Middle East amid Iranian threats

The Pentagon is sending more troops and equipment to the Middle East in anticipation of a possible Iranian attack on Israel.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks

Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and Jordan

Guardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate vote

The Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.

By Bryant Harris

17 months ago

Served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan recently? We want to hear from you.

We want to hear from troops who have served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan in recent years.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

17 months ago

Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuries

Troops have been attacked 170 times since October.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon says

The U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base security

U.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.

By Meghann Myers

18 months ago

Iran-backed attacks in Middle East continue after dozens of US strikes

The Pentagon has insisted that the barrage of attacks by Iran-backed militants, and United States retaliatory strikes, don’t amount to war.

By Meghann Myers

18 months ago

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