• US is withdrawing approximately 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months.
• The decision follows a new agreement with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
• US troops have started leaving key bases, including al-Tanf.
• The withdrawal is characterized as a "deliberate and conditions-based transition."
• ISIS still poses threats despite the withdrawal process.

The United States is initiating the withdrawal of its remaining approximately 1,000 troops from Syria as part of a strategic shift under the new governance of President Ahmed al-Sharaa. A senior U.S. official indicated that a significant military presence is no longer needed, as the Syrian government is now taking charge of combating terror threats, particularly from ISIS, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

The withdrawal follows reports that some troops previously abandoned bases in southern Syria, including the strategic al-Tanf base, which was central to anti-ISIS operations. The process is expected to unfold over the next two months, with U.S. officials framing it as a "deliberate and conditions-based transition" in response to shifting security dynamics in Syria, as noted by CBS News and SCMP.

As U.S. forces withdraw, the Trump administration has reaffirmed its intention to remain responsive to any potential threats posed by ISIS. The new partnership with al-Sharaa’s government has resulted in agreements regarding the integration of Kurdish forces into the Syrian military, aiming to consolidate control over previously fragmented areas, according to CBS News and Al Jazeera.

Despite the withdrawal, concerns persist regarding ISIS’s continued presence and capacity for attacks, as evidenced by reports of ongoing violence, including incidents that resulted in casualties among U.S. personnel. The Pentagon has confirmed that U.S. operations against ISIS will continue in coordination with allied forces, as emphasized in reports from Reuters and SCMP.