America's allies in Syria hope they can sway Trump's decisions about US troops there

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The US has around 900 troops in Syria that are part of an anti-jihadist coalition and that also protects oil fields in the country's northeast.
The US has around 900 troops in Syria that are part of an anti-jihadist coalition and protects oil fields in the country's northeast.

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A deadly Israeli strike in Syria ratchets up a years-long shadow war with Iran that could again put US forces in the crosshairs

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Iranian protesters are burning the U.S. flag and an Israeli flag during a protest gathering to condemn the Israeli airstrike against the Iranian consulate in Syria, at Palestine Square in Tehran, Iran, on April 1, 2024.
Iranian protesters are burning the U.S.

Soaring attacks on US forces and others in the Middle East demand firm response to send a message, former top commander says

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US Army Soldiers, assigned to 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, fire an M119 Howitzer during a live-fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 11, 2023.
US Army Soldiers, assigned to 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, fire an M119 Howitzer during a live-fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 11, 2023.

US Army photo by Spc. Timothy VanDusen

A US F-16 fighter jet shot down a Turkish drone, taking out another NATO ally's aircraft over Syria

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A US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon.
A US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon.

US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James

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