Al-Tanaf Border Crossing, Border crossing in Homs Governorate, Syria.
The al-Tanaf border crossing connects Syria and Iraq through a strategic point along the M2 Baghdad-Damascus Highway in the Syrian Desert.
In 2015, Islamic State militants gained control of the checkpoint, leading to subsequent military operations and the establishment of a U.S. military base.
The crossing represents a meeting point between Syrian and Iraqi populations, facilitating trade relations and movement between both nations.
The border station processes international travelers and cargo shipments, though access remains restricted due to military presence and security measures.
The location houses a permanent U.S. military garrison of 200 personnel, operating within a designated deconfliction zone along both Iraqi and Jordanian borders.
Location: Homs Governorate
Shares border with: al-Waleed Border Crossing
GPS coordinates: 33.43625,38.83675
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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