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US Government Responds to Turkey's Offensive Against SDF, Halting ISIS Operations

Dec 12, 2024, 06:55 AM

The U.S. government is actively addressing a Turkish-backed offensive targeting the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Syria, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Kurdish US-allies, part of the SDF, have halted anti-ISIS operations due to the threat from Turkey-backed rebels, according to an SDF commander. The Pentagon has confirmed ongoing communication with Turkey regarding the situation in Syria. US officials have expressed concern over Turkey’s continued attacks on SDF fighters, warning that these actions could negatively impact the campaign against ISIS.