Al-Tanf (Arabic: التَّنْف) is a U.S. military base in a part of the Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria, which is controlled by the Syrian Free Army. [3] . It is located 24 km (15 mi) west of the al …

The United States first established air bases in Kurdish-held areas in northern Syria in October 2015. In March and April 2016, the US added supplemental sites in the region.

Dec 6, 2024 · U.S. troops fighting Iranian-backed militias and a resurgence of the Islamic State in eastern Syria face an uncertain path forward as insurgents entering Damascus remake the …

On 9 August 2024, a kamikaze drone struck the US military base Rumalyn Landing Zone in eastern Syria, injuring eight US soldiers. [ 69 ] [ 70 ] On 13 August 2024, six rockets targeting …

Mar 24, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — When an Iranian drone struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, it was just the latest in a growing …

The United States occupies a 34-mile zone around its military base in Al-Tanf, where it trains and equips armed Syrian opposition forces. The Rukban refugee camp is located some 11 miles...

Mar 26, 2023 · When an Iranian drone struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, it was just the latest in a growing number of …

Aug 11, 2024 · A United States military base in eastern Syria was attacked by a one-way drone, according to a U.S. defense official.

Oct 28, 2023 · The U.S. military launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Pentagon said, in retaliation for a slew of …

Aug 24, 2022 · Some US forces are still located in the SDF-controlled areas of northeastern Syria, such as Hassakeh and Raqqa provinces. Since 2016, the US has also controlled al-Tanf base, …