The withdrawal is seen as a historic betrayal by the Kurds, who partnered with U.S. troops in Syria to fight Islamic State. Some U.S. troops left Syria before Monday, but the convoy appeared to be the largest movement since President Trump’s decision to pull troops from northeast Syria. The U.S. already has around 5,000 troops in Iraq, many of whom are based in the western province of Anbar. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS What are the regional implications of moving U.S. troops from Syria into Iraq? A U.S. convoy entered Syria from northern Iraq on Sunday to help evacuate personnel and equipment.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 21, 2019 09:14 UTC