Latest "US-forces" stories

White House denies US troop withdrawal considered in South Korea as Trump says location for summit is set

President Donald Trump is offering his latest teaser for a historic U.S. summit with North Korea: The time and place have been set, but he’s not saying when and where.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

5 years ago

US strikes on Syria pose risk of conflict with Russia

President Donald Trump was sending mixed messages on whether to launch missile strikes on Syria amid growing concerns about risking a conflict with Russia.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US forces remain in Manbij, despite threats from Turkey

Turkish officials are threatening to seize control of the Syrian town of Manbij, where U.S. troops continue to support anti-ISIS operations.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US begins reducing troops in Iraq after victory over ISIS

The U.S. has started to reduce the number of its troops in Iraq following Baghdad’s declaration of victory over the Islamic State group last year, an Iraqi government spokesman and Western contractors said Monday.

5 years ago

Turkey sets sights on Syrian region where US forces operate

After crossing the border to attack Kurdish forces in Afrin, Syria, the Turkish military has started refocusing roughly 60 miles east, towards Manbij, where U.S. forces are known to operate.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US troops support Somali forces on the ground, hit al-Shabaab terrorists from the sky

U.S. forces continue to step up operations against al-Shabaab militants in Somalia.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago