Latest "tanf" stories

Iran-backed group launches attack near small garrison in Syria housing American special operators

The U.S.-backed Syrian fighters said that Russian warplanes may have targeted the “rogue” group in a series of airstrikes just outside the deconfliction zone of the American garrison.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Congress is worried about an Iranian threat to a small garrison of US commandos in Syria

Located in a remote desert outpost in southern Syria, al-Tanf is far removed from the majority of the anti-ISIS fight raging in northern Syria — instead it’s been the scene of deadly clashes between U.S. forces and Iranian and Syrian regime backed militias.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

US military convoy withdrawing from Syria pelted with garbage by angry residents

Departing U.S. troops from Syria just cross the border into Iraq Monday.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

The end of an era: 60,000 strong US-trained SDF partner force crumbles in a week under heavy Turkish assault

The U.S.-trained force has been abandoned by its American partners and is under sustained assault by Turkish forces and their ragtag crew of proxy fighters — some who have reportedly fought under ISIS and al-Qaida banners.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

US troops to withdraw from Syrian base near Iraq, Jordan that has riled Russia

On at least two occasions, the coalition shot down Iranian Shaheed-129 drones in the vicinity of the Tanf garrison.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

US troops are leaving, but ISIS is not defeated in Syria

It’s still unclear what the actual status is of American troops on the ground in Syria.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

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