Pentagon confirms over 2,500 U.S. troops in Iraq, with a significant increase in Syria due to security threats.

The Pentagon has confirmed an increase in U.S. troops in Iraq to over 2,500, up from the previously disclosed 2,500, and a significant rise in Syria due to heightened threats. The exact numbers for both countries are undisclosed due to diplomatic reasons. In September, the U.S. and Iraq agreed on a troop withdrawal plan, with troops set to leave after the November election, but some forces will remain to support the anti-IS mission until 2026. The Kurdistan region may host some U.S. troops beyond 2026.

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