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Pentagon: US to Maintain Presence in Eastern Syria to Prevent ISIS Resurgence

Dec 8, 2024, 09:13 AM

The United States has announced its intention to maintain a military presence in eastern Syria, aimed at ensuring the enduring defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS), according to Pentagon officials. Daniel Shapiro, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, emphasized that the U.S. will take necessary measures to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, highlighting the strategic importance of their continued presence in the region.