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Syria: US Forces Withdraw from al-Tanf Base - Under Damascus Control

Published February 12, 2026, 14:13
Syria: US Forces Withdraw from al-Tanf Base - Under Damascus Control

The Syrian army has taken control of the al-Tanf base in southwestern Syria, following the withdrawal of US forces. The withdrawal began 15 days ago and was coordinated between Syria and the United States. US forces will continue to coordinate with the Syrians from Jordan. However, forces of the international coalition remain in northeastern Syria. The al-Tanf base was an important point for the international coalition against Islamic State, which had been defeated in Iraq and Syria in 2019. Despite the defeat of Islamic State, it continues to operate in the Syrian desert and launch attacks.