Archive · 17 Jun 2025
US Withdraws From Two More Syria Bases, SDF Concerns
The United States is pulling its troops out of some military bases in Syria.
This is happening in an area controlled by a group called the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which the U.S. has been helping to fight against ISIS.
Two more bases were recently abandoned, and at least four have been left since President Trump took office.
The SDF worries that this could allow ISIS to become stronger again, with recent reports of ISIS becoming active in multiple cities and increased attacks.
The U.S. is scaling down its military presence.
A commander of the SDF has indicated that the presence of just a few hundred troops is "not enough" to contain the threat of Islamic State.
U.S. forces have withdrawn from two more bases in northeastern Syria, according to Reuters.
The bases, Al-Wazir and Tel Baydar, are located in Hasaka province.
This withdrawal brings the total number of bases vacated by U.S. troops to at least four.
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi said the drawdown may allow a resurgence of ISIS.
ISIS cells have become active in several Syrian cities, and attacks have increased in areas controlled by the SDF.
- Who
- U.S. forces and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
- What
- U.S. forces withdrew from two bases in Syria.
- When
- Recently, since President Trump took office.
- Where
- Northeastern Syria, specifically Al-Wazir and Tel Baydar bases.
- Why
- The U.S. is scaling down its military presence.
U.S. Perspective
SDF Perspective
Military Presence
U.S. Perspective
U.S. is reducing its military presence in Syria.
SDF Perspective
SDF is concerned that the drawdown could allow ISIS to grow in strength again and attacks may increase.
- Bases Withdrawn From
- Al-Wazir and Tel Baydar
- Location
- Hasaka province, Syria
- Military Group Supported by U.S.
- Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
- ISIS Activity
- Increased in SDF-controlled areas.
- U.S. Troop Drawdown Plan
- Reduce presence to one base.