The identity of the target was not confirmed, but President Trump was scheduled to make a statement on Sunday morning.
Tag: Syria
U.S. to Deploy Hundreds of Troops to Guard Oil Fields in Syria, Pentagon Officials Say
Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper said the American strategy remains unchanged, although President Trump has said American forces are withdrawing,
Does Australia Have to Bring Its Women and Children Home From Syria’s Camps?
How did the women and children end up in the camps? Is it true they were all forced or tricked? We answer your questions about the unfolding situation.
Turkish and Kurdish Forces Said to Clash in Syria
Military forces maneuvered for position after an American withdrawal, apparently violating a United States-brokered cease-fire.
Defense Secretary Says Turkey Put U.S. in ‘Terrible Situation’
Mark Esper called on Turkey, which brokered a deal with Russia to patrol northern Syria, to start acting like a NATO ally, not a foe.
Turkey Halts Syrian Incursion, Hours After Deal With Russia
The Turkish military said it would advance no further into Syria, after reaching an agreement with Russia on forcing Kurdish fighters from the border region.
‘What Is Going to Happen to Us?’ Inside ISIS Prison, Children Ask Their Fate
A rare inside look by New York Times journalists exposes an enormous legal and humanitarian crisis, one that the world has largely chosen to ignore.
Putin and Erdogan Announce Plan for Northeast Syria, Bolstering Russian Influence
Russia’s leader hosted his Turkish counterpart as a U.S.-brokered cease-fire with Kurdish forces came to an end, underscoring Moscow’s emergence as a powerful player in the Middle East.
Our Reporter Walked Into a Prison Full of ISIS Detainees
A glimpse into a Kurdish-run prison found Islamic State suspects who claimed to be a cook, an herbalist and an “administrator” — anything but fighters.
Despite Vow to End ‘Endless Wars,’ Here’s Where About 200,000 Troops Remain
Under President Trump, there are now more troops in the Middle East than when he took office, and he has continued the mission for tens of thousands of others far from the wars of 9/11.