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U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat
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February 18, 2026
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5:39Now PlayingA senior Trump administration official told PBS News that the U.S. will reduce the number of troops who have been fighting ISIS in Syria. The statement comes after a major shift in U.S. policy in the country. Meanwhile, Iran appears to be bracing for a U.S. strike. Nick Schifrin reports.
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