The United States has fully withdrawn its military forces from Syria, ending a presence that lasted roughly a decade and was primarily focused on fighting the Islamic State group (IS).
The withdrawal was completed with the evacuation of the Qasrak air base in Hasakah province, the last remaining US-controlled site in the country, according to multiple reports. Syrian government forces have since moved in and taken control of former US positions.
The drawdown had been underway for months, with US troops gradually leaving key bases including al-Tanf and al-Shaddadi, as Washington reduced its footprint in the region.
US officials have described the move as part of a broader shift in strategy, though concerns remain about the potential for an IS resurgence, as sleeper cells are still active in parts of Syria.
The withdrawal also signals a major shift in control in northeastern Syria, where Kurdish-led forces had previously worked alongside US troops. Analysts warn the move could reshape regional dynamics, with Damascus consolidating control and other powers seeking to expand influence.
