WASHINGTON, United States, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United States on Thursday confirmed its forces have departed Al-Tanf in Syria, as Damascus said its troops took control of the base near the Jordanian and Iraqi borders. "The orderly departure of US forces from al-Tanf" was completed the previous day, US Central Command (CENTCOM) -- which is responsible for American forces in the Middle East -- said in a statement. During the Syrian civil war and the fight against IS, US forces were deployed in the country's Kurdish-controlled northeast, as well as at Al-Tanf. Syria agreed to join the anti-IS coalition when President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House in November. Following the withdrawal from Al-Tanf and the government's advances in northeast Syria, US troops are now primarily based at the Qasrak base in Hasakeh, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 13, 2026 03:46 UTC