The United States has begun withdrawing from a key military base in northeastern Syria, transferring equipment and personnel to northern Iraq as Syrian forces take control of the region from Kurdish forces. The withdrawal, expected to last several weeks, marks a significant shift in US military presence in the area, with plans to maintain a base near the Iraqi border. Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, once Washington’s main ally in the fight against ISIL, have reached agreements with the Syrian government as alliances in the region continue to evolve.
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