 US to send additional assets to protect Syrian oil fieldsUS to beef up presence in northeastern Syria to protect oil fields from being retaken by ISIS. Graham: Pentagon preparing plan to contain ISISRepublican Senator says US military leaders preparing a plan that could keep ISIS fighters from regaining a foothold in Syria. McConnell introduces resolution against Trump's Syria withdrawalSenate Majority Leader, other top Republican senators, warn Trump's withdrawal from Syria benefits Assad, ISIS, Russia and Iran. Graham changes stance on SyriaSouth Carolina Senator: I am increasingly optimistic that we can have some historic solutions in Syria. US troops withdrawing from Syria expected to move to IraqUS Defense Secretary says troops withdrawing from northern Syria are expected to move to western Iraq to continue fight against ISIS. At debate, Democratic candidates blast Trump over SyriaSen. Amy Klobuchar: Think about our other allies, Israel. How do they feel right now?US says up to 1,000 troops to withdraw from SyriaPentagon announces Trump has ordered the withdrawal of up to 1,000 troops from northern Syria.Graham: Could not agree with Netanyahu moreUS Senator urges Trump to reverse his decision to withdraw troops from Syria after Turkey launches operation against Kurds. US threatens to 'penalize' Turkey over inhumane actsState Department official: US will take penalizing action against Turkey if it engages in “inhumane and disproportionate” moves in Syria. Trump: We have not abandoned the KurdsTrump defends decision to pull troops from northern Syria, but stresses US is not abandoning the local Kurds. Graham: Syria withdrawal will be a 'nightmare' for IsraelSouth Carolina Senator warns against Trump’s sudden decision to pull back US troops from northern Syria. Senate Majority Leader warns against Syria withdrawalSenator Mitch McConnell says pulling US forces out of Syria "would only benefit Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime." US: Signs that Syrian gov't is using chemical weaponsState Department says there are signs that Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, warns of response. Congress members urge Trump: Safeguard Israel’s interestsNearly 400 members of Congress sign letter calling on Trump to safeguard Israel’s interests with Syria’s civil war coming to an end. Trump: US to leave 400 troops in SyriaUS President says 400 troops will remain in Syria, including 200 near border with Israel, but says his strategy is unchanged. US to leave small group of peacekeepers in SyriaWhite House says US will leave some 200 American troops in Syria for a period of time after pullout. Assad warns Kurds: The US won't protect youSyrian President warns country’s Kurds that the US would not protect them against any Turkish offensive. Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from SyriaPutin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation. US withdrawal from Syria 'weeks away', says top generalHead of US military’s Central Command says start of withdrawal of ground troops from Syria is likely just weeks away.Report: US to remove all forces from Syria by AprilOfficials tell the Wall Street Journal the US military is preparing to pull all American forces out of Syria by the end of April. Ex-envoy blasts Trump: He has 'no plan'Brett McGurk, former US special envoy for anti-ISIS coalition, says Trump has "no plan" for what comes after forces withdraw from Syria. Trump: We'll 'devastate' Turkey's economy if they attack KurdsUS President warns Turkey against harming Kurds after US pullout from Syria. Pompeo: Withdrawal from Syria only a 'tactical change'US Secretary of State says withdrawal from Syria won't alter US military capacity to combat ISIS or Iran.US withdrawing equipment, not troops, from SyriaUS defense officials clarify earlier statement, say military has begun moving non-essential gear out of Syria, not withdrawing troops yet.Pompeo: US redoubling efforts to pressure IranDuring visit to Jordan, Secretary of State says withdrawal from Syria will not jeopardize efforts to pressure Iran and fight ISIS. Erdogan: US withdrawal from Syria must be planned carefullyTurkish President says his country is best partner to work with US on withdrawal from Syria, reaffirms commitment to defeating ISIS. ANALYSIS: Amid confusion over Syria, Iraq prepares to oust USTrump has effectively reversed his earlier statement about the immediate withdrawal of US troops from Syria. Bolton warns Syria against using chemical weaponsUS National Security Adviser arrives in Israel, warns Syria there's no change in US position against the use of chemical weapons. US has 'no timeline' for Syria withdrawalState Department official says there's no timeline for the withdrawal of American troops from Syria as Pompeo visit to the region announced. ANALYSIS: Iranian axis exploiting Trump's pull out from SyriaIncidents in both northern and eastern Syria make it clear that Russian-Iranian-Assad coalition is using chaos to conquer more territory. Report: Trump agrees to spread Syria withdrawal over 4 monthsAdministration officials say Trump agreed to spread the withdrawal of the military from Syria over four months instead of 30 days. Trump reassures Graham about plan to withdraw from SyriaSouth Carolina Senator meets Trump, shares concerns over Syria withdrawal plan Bolton to visit Israel, discuss SyriaUS national security adviser to visit Turkey and Israel in January to coordinate on Syria. Trump: We give Israel $4.5 billion every year, they'll be goodUS President says Israel knows how to defend itself very well and so it will be fine even after the US withdrawal from Syria.Trump on Syria: A lot of people are going to come aroundTrump defends his decision to withdraw US troops from Syria during an unannounced visit to Iraq. Report: Order to withdraw US forces from Syria signedUS defense official confirms order to withdraw US forces from Syria has been signed. No further details provided. Macron criticizes Trump over Syria withdrawalFrench President reacts to Trump decision on Syria, says "an ally must be reliable". Report: Trump told Erdogan Syria is 'all yours'According to CNN report, Trump and Erdogan discussed US withdrawal from Syria before Trump announced the move. Iran: US presence in Syria was 'source of tension'Iran welcomes US withdrawal of troops from Syria, says US military presence in Syria had been "a mistake".US envoy in ISIS fight resignsBrett McGurk submits resignation following Trump's decision to pull US forces out of Syria.'The Americans have nothing to look for in Syria'Middle East expert David Bukay says Israel will have to accept the fact that it will not succeed in removing Iran from Syria. Report: US-led coalition attacks in SyriaSyrian media says US-led international coalition launched air strikes against army positions south of al-Sekhneh. US: 'Lots of evidence' Assad planning chemical attackUS representative for Syria says there is "lots of evidence" that chemical weapons are being prepared by Syrian government forces in Idlib. U.S. redirects Syria fundingState Department announces it will redirect $230 million in frozen funding away from Syria. Washington to Syrian rebels: Don't expect support from usWashington tells main Syrian rebel factions they should not expect military support to help them resist government offensive.Assad: Negotiations with the U.S. are a waste of timeSyrian President rules out negotiations with the United States, says American policy will not change. Report: International coalition hits Syrian army positionsHezbollah-affiliated media says warplanes from U.S.-led international coalition targeted two Syrian army positions. Head of U.S. forces in Syria visits IsraelHead of the U.S. military’s Central Command, Gen. Joseph Votel, visits Israel amid concerns Trump will withdraw forces from Syria. White House: Trump still wants to withdraw forces from SyriaWhite House spokeswoman responds to Macron, says Trump still wants U.S. forces in Syria to return home as soon as possible. Trump considering 8 targets in SyriaU.S. President considering striking eight potential Syria targets in response to recent chemical weapons attack in Douma. Trump: Decision on Syria could come tonightTrump vows forceful response to chemical attack in Syria, says decision on course of action could come as soon as Monday night. Trump: We'll be out of Syria 'very soon'Trump says the U.S. will be out of Syria and leave the fight against ISIS to others.U.S. officials: Assad producing new kinds of chemical weaponsOfficials in Washington say Syrian government still using chemical weapons despite committing to abolish its arsenal. Trump: We'd be upset if Assad uses chemical weaponsTrump says Washington “would be extremely upset” if Syrian President uses chemical weapons again. Mattis: We'll defend our troopsThe U.S. is not deepening its role in Syria's civil war but will act defensively when needed, says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. U.S. sanctions Syria following chemical weapons attackTreasury sanctions employees of Syrian research center following chemical weapons attack in Idlib. White House: Future Syria strikes not out of the questionWhite House spokesman: U.S. could carry out future military strikes on Syria if its government uses chemical weapons on citizens. |
