The Wall Street Journal - President Trump startled the world Wednesday, and overrode some of his own advisers, by announcing an abrupt withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Syria. The decision may fulfill a campaign promise, and it may be popular with many Americans.

But Mr. Trump is also sending an Obama-like signal of retreat that will have damaging consequences for his Iran strategy and U.S. interests.

The President announced the withdrawal in a tweet that took credit for defeating Islamic State, which he said was �my only reason for being there during...

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