US considering withdrawing all its troops from Syria: Report

The United States is reportedly considering a full withdrawal of its troops from Syria following an offensive by the new Syrian government to disband the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). With the potential collapse of the SDF, US officials believe there would be no need for American soldiers to remain, as working with the Syrian national army is considered unviable. The instability has also prompted the US to begin transferring thousands of Islamic State detainees from SDF-controlled camps in Syria to facilities in Iraq. This potential shift in US foreign policy has drawn concern from former officials about regional stability and the containment of ISIS.