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U.S. to Keep 200 Troops in Syria Despite Trump Withdrawal Pledge

HeadlineFeb 22, 2019

In news from the Middle East, the White House has announced it will keep 200 troops in Syria. This comes just two months after Trump vowed to withdraw all 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria. The latest move was announced after President Trump spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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