By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/top-us-general-says-500-600-american-troops-to-stay-in-syria Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Top US general says 500-600 American troops to stay in Syria World Nov 10, 2019 12:17 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says about 500 or 600 U.S. troops will remain in Syria to counter Islamic State fighters. President Donald Trump recently approved an expanded military mission to secure oil fields across eastern Syria. His decision locked hundreds of U.S. troops into a more complicated presence in Syria despite his pledge to bring them home. Gen. Mark Milley tells ABC’s “This Week” that pressure must be maintained on IS fighters still in the region. It’s unclear whether Milley’s prediction of keeping 500 to 600 American troops there includes the roughly 200 who are at the al-Tanf garrison in southern Syria. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says about 500 or 600 U.S. troops will remain in Syria to counter Islamic State fighters. President Donald Trump recently approved an expanded military mission to secure oil fields across eastern Syria. His decision locked hundreds of U.S. troops into a more complicated presence in Syria despite his pledge to bring them home. Gen. Mark Milley tells ABC’s “This Week” that pressure must be maintained on IS fighters still in the region. It’s unclear whether Milley’s prediction of keeping 500 to 600 American troops there includes the roughly 200 who are at the al-Tanf garrison in southern Syria. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now