Considering some US forces remaining in northeastern Syria = US Secretary of Defense

[Kabul 21st Reuters]-US Secretary of Defense Esper left part of the US military near the oil field in northeastern Syria along with Kurdish-based armed forces "Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)", and crude oil extremists It was clarified that one of the options currently under consideration is to make sure that the organization “Islamic State” (IS) is not in the hands of the organization. The decision has not been made yet.

Esperan, who is visiting Afghanistan, told reporters: “We are currently deploying troops in multiple cities near the (oil field) area. It ’s not going to get power. ”

"The possibility of (partially leaving some units) is being discussed. No decision has been made on the scale."

Secretary Esper said the withdrawal from northeastern Syria is proceeding, but some units are still in the vicinity of the oil field along with the SDF, and discussions have been held regarding the remaining part. He said that the Department of Defense's mission is to consider different options, although it has not yet proposed that option.