U.S. begins moving 150 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid shifting strategy and security concerns.

The U.S. military has begun transferring 150 Islamic State detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq, with plans to move up to 7,000 in total. The operation, led by U.S. Central Command, aims to enhance security and prevent escapes amid shifting control of detention sites following the Syrian government’s takeover of areas previously held by the Kurdish-led SDF. The move follows a ceasefire agreement and the handover of facilities like al-Hol camp, now housing about 24,000 people, many of them women and children linked to ISIS. U.S. officials emphasize coordination with Iraqi and regional partners, citing ongoing security risks and the need for stable detention.