The Defense Department is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, two U.S. defense officials told NBC News on Tuesday.

The U.S. Department of Defense is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two U.S. defense officials.

The US Department of Defense is developing plans to withdraw all US troops from Syria, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two US defense officials.

Sharaa, declared Syria's interim head of state last week, also noted that U.S. troops were in Syria without government approval, adding that any such presence should be agreed with the state. He described U.S. sanctions still imposed on Syria as "the gravest risk" to the country.

Sharaa visited the leader of Turkey, and told a magazine his government aims to restore ties with the United States in the coming days but has not yet had any contact with the Trump administration. This video contains graphic images.

Sharaa, Syria's interim President, recently expressed an intent to restore relations with the United States in the near future. However, he confirmed that there has been no communication with the Trump administration so far.