Syrian forces have taken control of the strategic al-Tanf as U.S. troops withdraw from the long-standing presence there.

The Syrian Arab Army said it secured the base and its surroundings while deploying units along the Syrian-Iraqi-Jordanian border.

US Central Command described the pullout as an “orderly departure” and emphasized that U.S. forces remain ready to respond to any ISIL threats in the region.

Al-Tanf was originally established in 2014 as a key hub for coalition operations against ISIL during Syria’s civil war, Al-Jazeera has reported.

The withdrawal aligns with President Donald Trump’s long-standing interest in reducing U.S. military involvement in Syria.