US military to maintain anti-Daesh mission in Syria after withdrawal from Erbil base

The US military announced on Monday the completion of its troop withdrawal from Erbil base in Iraq, stating that the move is part of its broader plans to reposition forces in the region.

In a statement, the military clarified that the withdrawal from Erbil does not signal an end to operations against Daesh, and that US forces will continue their mission to combat the group within Syrian territory.

The statement added that the United States remains committed to supporting regional stability efforts and will maintain coordination with regional partners to address ongoing security challenges.