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U S expands military presence in Syria to hasten the IS fight
General Votel told Senate Armed Services Committee that the United States will maintain a larger and longer presence in Syria to accelerate the defeat of Islamic State militants and stabilize Raqqa after the battle. He noted 400 U S forces are in the country, with Marines bringing artillery and Army Rangers easing cross-border skirmishes, while humanitarian aid and stable local leadership are pursued. The plan seeks options to ease tensions with Turkey over Kurdish forces in the fight, as debates over arming the YPG continue.
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