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US troops are leaving, but ISIS is not defeated in Syria
It’s still unclear what the actual status is of American troops on the ground in Syria.
By Shawn Snow
Latest "middle Euphrates river valley" stories
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US-backed fighters resume final offensive against ISIS after pause to deal with Turkish tensions
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces are returning to the battle against the Islamic State following a pause to deal with clashes between their northern troops and Turkey.
By Kyle Rempfer
Why the CENTCOM chief says a long-term presence in Syria is not a war-footing against Iran
“I don’t think we’re seeking to go to war with Iran,” said Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the chief of U.S. Central Command.
Truman Strike Group is pummeling ISIS in Syria
The first sorties were launched from Truman into Syria on May 3 from the carrier’s position in the Mediterranean Sea.
By Jon Simkins
US-led coalition: ISIS may be resurgent on Russia’s turf, but not ours
The Islamic State is almost “completely defeated” in some areas, an Army spokesman says.
By Kyle Rempfer
US-backed Kurdish fighters will not enter Deir Ez-Zour city
The plan is not to go into the city, an official said.
By Shawn Snow