U.S. Will Leave 400 Soldiers In Syria (Updated)

Trucks loaded with civilians ride near the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, Syria February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Rodi Said

WNU Editor: This is a revision of earlier reports that 200 U.S. soldiers will remain in Syria .... U.S. Will Keep 200 Soldiers In Syria After Forces' Withdrawal. The withdrawal will be gradual, and at the end of this deployment 200 U.S. soldiers will stay in northeastern Syria and 200 U.S. soldiers will stay at the U.S. military base at Tanf that is near the border with Iraq and Jordan