Shafaq News/ The Pentagon announced on Friday astrategic consolidation of US forces in Syria under the umbrella of CombinedJoint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, a move that will reduce Americanmilitary presence in the country to fewer than 1,000 troops in the comingmonths.
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said thedirective came from the Secretary of Defense and reflects a “deliberate andconditions-based process.”
“This consolidation reflects the significantsteps we have made toward degrading ISIS’ appeal and operational capabilityregionally and globally,” Parnell stated.
US forces have been operating in Syria for yearsas part of the international campaign to defeat ISIS, which once controlledvast swaths of territory in Syria and neighboring Iraq. The group suffered amajor blow in 2019 with the loss of its last territorial stronghold in Syria, avictory credited to US-led coalition efforts and local partners such as theKurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Over the past year, US Central Command hasconducted dozens of airstrikes targeting ISIS remnants. Despite their territorialdefeat, ISIS cells continue to pose a threat, particularly in northeast Syria,where at least 13 attacks have been reported since early April, according tothe Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
“Consistent with President Trump’s commitment topeace through strength, US Central Command will remain poised to continuestrikes against the remnants of ISIS in Syria,” Parnell emphasized adding thatWashington would “work closely with capable and willing Coalition partners” tosustain pressure on the group and respond to emerging threats.
Parnell also called on the internationalcommunity to take responsibility for thousands of ISIS-affiliated individualsdetained in camps in Syria, urging countries to “repatriate their nationals” toreduce the burden on local forces and prevent resurgence.
While the US footprint in Syria is set toshrink, Parnell affirmed that “the Department of Defense continues to maintaina significant amount of capability in the region and the ability to makedynamic force posture adjustments based on evolving security situations on theground.”
The Pentagon said further updates on theconsolidation process will be provided as developments unfold.
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