Middle East Update

Massive U.S. Army convoys withdraw from Syria, heading toward Iraq.

The first phase of the U.S. withdrawal from Syria saw around 600 troops pulled out, bringing total troop numbers down to about 1,400.

Three U.S. bases in northeastern Syria were closed, including one near the Conoco gas field in Deir ez-Zor.

Some U.S. Army commanders support keeping at least 500 troops in Syria.