The Trump administration is reportedly trying to recruit Arab nations to commit funding and troops to eventually replace the U.S. military presence in Syria, The Hill reports, citing The Wall Street Journal.
Trump asking Arab nations to replace U.S. military in Syria after defeat of ISIS: report
STEPANAKERT, APRIL 17, ARTSAKHPRESS:The WSJ reported Monday that U.S. officials have reached out to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates about contributing billions of dollars and military resources to help secure Syria after ISIS is defeated.
National Security Adviser John Bolton has also reportedly reached out to Egyptian officials about the initiative.
Military officials told the Journal that it would be difficult to convince Arab nations to send troops if the U.S. withdrew its forces entirely.
