Event Brief
US Pulls Forces From Syria as New Government Exerts Control
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration is withdrawing forces from Syria as the new government takes control of the fight against terror groups.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: withdrawing forces from Syria
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
WHERE: Syria
WHY: strategic shift in response to new government control
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