US Senate Approves Continued Presence of Troops in Syria Amid Escalating Iran-Backed Attacks

The Senate has voted against a bill that would have required President Joe Biden to withdraw the approximately 900 troops stationed in Syria. The bill was proposed by Sen. Rand Paul in response to a series of attacks on US forces by Iran-backed militias. Despite concerns about the troops' vulnerability and lack of a clear mission, the majority of Republicans and Democrats voted in favor of keeping the troops in Syria, citing the need to counter Iran's influence and support for militant groups in the region.