US Transfers ISIS Prisoners From Syria to Iraq, as Terrorists Are Freed During Unrest

The de facto Syrian government has said dozens of ISIS suspects have gone free from prison camps in recent days, as government forces have clashed with the SDF.

U.S. Soldiers provide security during a tour of Al-Hol camp in northeast Syria, Oct. 14, 2025. 2nd Lt. Lena Adam/French Air Force via DVIDS

U.S. forces deployed in the Middle East relocated 150 ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq on Jan. 21, amid growing armed clashes in Syria.

In an emailed statement on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command said its forces carried out the prisoner transfer operation “to help ensure the terrorists remain in secure detention facilities.”