DoD claims to have 'just recently learned' of US doubling Syria forces
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3 min readPentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has alleged that the delay in sharing the higher number of US troops in Syria was due to concerns related to diplomatic and operational security sensitivities.
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Pentagon Spokesman Patrick Ryder during a press conference on December 3, 2024. (AP)
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