The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.

The United States is in the process of withdrawing all of its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing three US officials.…

The report says US officials expect troops to withdraw from remaining positions within two months.

The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.