Trump declares victory against ISIS in Syria, orders more than 2,000 US troops to pull out immediately
According to a report by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, ISIS may still possess anywhere between 20,000 to 30,000 militants in Iraq and Syria
According to a US official, President Donald Trump just ordered the more than 2,000 American troops stationed in Syria to be withdrawn as soon as possible.
Trump's decision came after the mission against the Islamic State was completed, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak publicly before an official announcement, USA Today reports.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Wednesday that the U.S. has "defeated the territorial caliphate."