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Abby Sewell

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Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces and was suspected of Islamic State ties prior to shooting

The attack Saturday in the Syrian desert near the historic city of Palmyra killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian and wounded...

15.12.2025 2

Fortune

Abby Sewell

U.S. troops have been on the ground in Syria for over a decade. Here’s the back story and present situation after the deadly Islamic State attack

The number of U.S. troops in the country has fluctuated and currently stands at around 900.

14.12.2025 2

Fortune

Abby Sewell

People danced in the streets of Damascus after Trump vowed to end all sanctions on Syria. His administration is unsure how best to proceed

The country's transition government is reportedly weeks away from "collapse and a full-scale civil war" as ISIS waits in the wings.

23.05.2025 10

Fortune

Abby Sewell