U.S. envoy signals strategic shift in Syria as troop withdrawal continues
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The United States is preparing to revise its strategy in Syria, coinciding with the ongoing withdrawal of American troops from several military installations across the country. U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, announced on Monday.
In an interview with the Turkish TV channel, NTV, Barrack said that Washington is reassessing its approach, acknowledging that previous policies have failed to yield the desired outcomes.
He emphasized the need for a new direction, particularly with regard to the U.S. partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), signaling a potential shift in long-standing policy.
Meanwhile, Fox News reported that approximately 500 U.S. troops have withdrawn from Syria in recent weeks.
According to American officials, three U.S. bases have either been shut down or transferred to the SDF. Among them, the al-Omar base has been fully closed, the Conoco base handed over to the SDF, and a smaller outpost vacated.
This development follows the Pentagon’s April announcement that it would reduce the U.S. military presence in Syria from around 2,000 troops to roughly 400, as part of a broader consolidation plan.