Latest "Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve" stories

This aerial view shows troops from the Syrian Democratic Forces Special Operations and the US-led international coalition, take part in heavy-weaponry military exercises in the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria, on March 25, 2022.

US military calls for end of fighting in east Syria

The United States military warned that days of fighting between rival U.S.-backed groups in east Syria may help the resurgence of the Islamic State group.

3 months ago

Russia-Turkey joint patrol Syria

American, Russian troops are interacting with each other almost daily in Syria, US general says

U.S. troops in Syria interact with Russian troops in the region almost every day — and most of the interactions are not contentious, according to the deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Airstrikes against ISIS in Syria up in recent weeks

The greatest increase in airstrikes came after the Trump administration ordered a surprise withdrawal from Syria Dec. 19, which caught the Pentagon and allies off-guard and led to the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Defeat of ISIS in Syria just 2 to 3 months away, commander says

ISIS is down to its last few hundred fighters in Syria, coalition says.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

Commentary: Iraq endures the crucible, and emerges transformed

The Iraqi people, for years divided along sectarian lines, endured the crucible of ISIS and exited the fire united with a common, patriotic purpose.

By Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II

5 years ago

Major combat operations against ISIS in Iraq have ended. What happens now?

With the furling of a flag, top U.S. military leaders marked the “end of major combat operations against ISIS in Iraq” and a change to the U.S.-led coalition’s mission in the country.

6 years ago