US Will Retain a Military Base in Syria Despite Withdrawal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered contradictory messages in a speech in Cairo on January 10. On the one hand, he said Washington will withdraw American troops from Syria in line with Donald Trump’s momentous announcement on December 19, and on the other, he emphasized the US will continue fighting the Islamic State and will … Continue reading "US Will Retain a Military Base in Syria Despite Withdrawal"
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