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While the direct Iran-Israel conflict escalates, the possibility of spillover into Syria remains a concern, especially as U.S. forces withdraw and ISIS’s influence grows. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), backed by the U.S., control some of the remaining bases in northeast Syria, but their manpower and resources are diminishing. Experts warn that the fragile security arrangement is cracking, potentially allowing jihadist resurgence and further destabilization.