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How many U.S. troops were in Syria when the Pentagon revealed true numbers in late 2024?

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In December 2024, the Pentagon revealed approximately 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria—more than double the ~900 publicly stated. The count included ~900 "core" assets on 9-12 month deployments plus ~1,100...

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