Latest "operation olive branch" stories

US officials say they’re not conducting ‘presence patrols’ in Manbij, Syria, but new photos show otherwise

Operation Inherent Resolve recently posted pictures of U.S. soldiers near Manbij, Syria, conducting what the captions called “presence patrols.” But after Military Times reached out to U.S. officials, the photos were quickly removed.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US forces remain in Manbij, despite threats from Turkey

Turkish officials are threatening to seize control of the Syrian town of Manbij, where U.S. troops continue to support anti-ISIS operations.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US considering permanent cutbacks at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey

Friction between the United States and Turkey may be manifesting in scaled back operations from the strategic Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Turkey renames US Embassy street after Syria offensive

Turkish authorities on Monday renamed a street where the U.S. Embassy is located with the name of Turkey’s military offensive in Syria that had led to tensions between the allies.

5 years ago

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