Troops were sent to fight ISIS in Syria.

The entities involved

• Syria →

  country in West Asia

  • Illegal gold mining occurs along the Sudan-Egypt border, while Syria condemns an attack on Egyptian border guards.Fri 21:08
  • Lebanese Army monitors the border between Syria and Lebanon, with Hezbollah linked to previous smuggling attempts.Fri 21:00
• special forces →

  military units trained to conduct special operations

  • Jax Taylor is seeking spousal support and legal costs following an alleged campaign that damaged his reputation.Fri 23:19
  • Allegations of prisoner abuse and service locations during special forces operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.Sun 12:45

Related events

• Investigations are ongoing into links between ISIS and terrorist groups, specifically tracing connections back to ISIS fighters from Syria.Jun 7
• In 2007, it was reported that Syria allowed terrorists to move in and out of Iraq, while Iran provided material support for attacks on American troops.Nov 1
• A 2016 snapshot detailing diplomatic meetings in New York, ICRC aid in Syria, and joint operations against ISIS.Nov 1
• Saudi Arabia sought covert support from Damascus regarding the ongoing conflict involving the Houthis in Yemen.Sep 19
• The Syrian government addressed the return of individuals from conflict zones.Jun 7