"U.S.-Backed Kurdish General Warns of ISIS Resurgence in Syria"
Gen. Mazloum Abdi Kobane, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, has warned of a recent "spike" in ISIS activity in Syria, attributing it to the escalation of attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed forces. He expressed concern that a U.S. withdrawal from the region would create chaos and make the SDF more vulnerable to ISIS resurgence. Meanwhile, Iraq has begun discussions with the U.S. about transitioning away from the coalition mission, potentially leading to a reduction in the number of U.S. troops in Iraq.