US troops guarding Syrian oil fields, labeled as theft by Syria
Seven years ago, former President Trump ordered US troops to guard oil fields in Syria, a move that Syria has consistently condemned as theft.
Background
The US has maintained a military presence in Syria since 2014, initially to combat ISIS. Syria's government views this presence, particularly around oil fields, as a violation of its sovereignty and an act of theft, leading to ongoing international dispute.
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US troops guarding oil fields in Syria, labeled as theft by Syria
First report 1h agoLast update 1h agoSyria views the US deployment of troops to guard oil fields as an act of theft.
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