The Islamic State lost control of eastern Syria, but a visit there found cities in shambles, an uncertain future and ISIS still carrying out deadly attacks.
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Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq
Patrick Shanahan is expected to firm up plans for the transfer of troops to Iraq from Syria, a quest complicated by President Trump’s suggestion the soldiers would be asked to monitor Iran.
Turkey Frees U.S. Consulate Employee, but Brands Him a Friend to Terrorists
Hamza Ulucay, a Turkish translator who had been held for almost two years, was convicted of aiding an armed group, but was released.
Turkey Frees U.S. Consulate Employee, but Brands Him a Friend to Terrorists
Hamza Ulucay, a Turkish translator who had been held for almost two years, was convicted of aiding an armed group, but was released.
Erdogan Snubs Bolton Over Comments That Turkey Must Protect Kurds
The storm around the visit by John R. Bolton, the American national security adviser, to Turkey showed how far apart the countries are on how to handle a U.S. withdrawal from Syria.
Erdogan Says Turkey Will Delay Assault on Kurds and ISIS in Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that President Trump, who declared victory against the Islamic State, had asked him to finish off the group in Syria.
Kurdish Fighters Discuss Releasing Almost 3,200 ISIS Prisoners
Upset by President Trump’s order to withdraw troops, and expecting a Turkish attack, the Syrian Democratic Forces are considering freeing fighters, a monitoring group and official said.
Trump Withdraws U.S. Forces From Syria, Declaring ‘We Have Won Against ISIS’
The president overruled his military and diplomatic advisers, who warned against abandoning Kurdish allies and ceding influence in Syria to Russia and Iran.
Turkey Threatens Incursion Into Syria, Raising U.S. Concerns
Turkey moved troops to the border, raising the possibility of an inadvertent confrontation with American forces in the same area.