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GeopoliticsMedium•13 February 2026•

1 min read

US Forces Complete Withdrawal from Syria's Al-Tanf Base, Syrian Army Takes Control

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US forces have completed their full withdrawal from the strategic Al-Tanf military base in southern Syria, near the borders with Iraq and Jordan. Units of the Syrian Arab Army have subsequently taken control of the base and its surroundings. The Syrian Defense Ministry confirmed that this takeover occurred "through coordination between the Syrian and American sides." Despite the withdrawal, the Pentagon announced it would continue to coordinate with the Al-Tanf base from Jordan. Concurrently, Syrian Army units have commenced deployment along the adjacent Syrian-Iraqi-Jordanian border. This move signifies a notable shift in US military presence and strategy in the region, potentially marking an end to a decade-long proxy involvement.