U.S. And Allied Arab Fighters Have Abandoned A Base In The Southern Syrian Desert To Iranian-Backed Militias

The U.S.-led coalition has closed and razed one of its combat outposts east of the coalition garrison in At Tanf, Syria.

Reuters: Rebels say U.S. evacuates base in southern Syrian desert

AMMAN (Reuters) - U.S. troops and allied Arab fighters have evacuated a garrison set up in June in the Syrian desert near the border with Iraq and relocated to their main Tanf base, rebel sources said on Tuesday.

They said the move follows a deal between Washington and Moscow to abandon the Zakf site, located around 60-70 km (40-50 miles) northeast of Tanf.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has gained momentum in the six-year civil war but rebel groups still control large, populous areas in both the northwest and southwest of the country as well as other pockets elsewhere.

Zakf was established to stop the Syrian army and allied Iranian-backed militias advancing from territory north of Tanf towards the Iraqi border after they managed to cut off and encircle rebels backed by Washington.

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More News On Reports That U.S. And Allied Arab Fighters Have Abandoned A Base In The Southern Syrian Desert To Iranian-Backed Militias

U.S. military closes outpost in southeastern Syria, ceding territory to Iranian proxies -- Washington Post
US-led coalition denies Syrian outpost closure is part of deal with Russia -- NBC/CNN
US forces evacuate military base, allow Iranian militias to take control of region -- Jerusalem Online
US troops withdraw from Zakaf base in eastern Homs -- Iraqi News