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We do not celebrate death ever even if its a terrorist. step four, yes. celebration no. >> we have entered syria to protect the oil fields. barbara starr is reporting theres confusion over what the plan is. is that acceptable? >> well, what the commanders routinely do on the ground, absent orders from above at least if they understand what the intent is. if the intent is to, quote, guard oil fields to ensure that the oil fields can maintain their production levels, that they can maintain normal ...

Syria to patrol formerly kurdish areas. with u.s. troops completely out of the picture now, and another apparent change of plan. president trump tweeting about bringing soldiers back home, his defense secretary saying they will be redirected to guard oil fields. nbcs erin mcloughlin is one of our reporters in the region and joins me from turkey. is there any more clarity on the plan for u.s. troops in syria? >> hey frances, well its still in the planning stages, we understand from a u.s. defense...

Details to strengthen our position at dar ezar. to deny isis access. >> the u.s. is considering sending armored vehicles, including tanks to guard the oil fields, possibly a sign that military leaders are concerned about a confrontation with adversaries more heavily armed than isis. including russia or the syrian regime who hold the area bordering those oil fields. guarding oil is a departure from the longstanding u.s. mission in the region. which is partnering with syrian democratic forces to d...