The U.S. military presence in Syria is coming under increasing pressure amid mounting volatility in the region and geopolitical realignments. 
On March 24, the U.S. vowed to protect military assets and personnel deployed in Syria following back-to-back attacks on its bases.
“We’re going to work to protect our people and our facilities as best we can,” White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said in televised comments. 
In reference to the Syrian theater, he added: “It’s a dangerous environment.” 
Earlier the same day, a U.S. base in northeastern Syria came under a missile attack, according to U.S. officials. …