US forces complete withdrawal from strategic al-Tanf Garrison in Syria

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ashley CarnahanFebruary 12, 2026 at 06:28 PM

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of the withdrawal of American forces from the al-Tanf Garrison in Syria on February 11, 2026. This departure is part of a broader shift in U.S. posture in the region under Operation Inherent Resolve, the mission to combat ISIS. The Syrian Defense Ministry stated that government forces have taken control of the base and are deploying along the borders with Iraq and Jordan, coordinated with U.S. officials. Al-Tanf was a strategically important garrison, providing access and intelligence along Syria's borders. While the U.S. is comfortable with the counter-ISIS fight, the withdrawal could be a setback for Jordan. Despite the withdrawal, U.S. forces remain prepared to counter ISIS threats.

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