Turkey announces incursion of northeast Syria, US-backed Kurds have vowed ‘all-out’ war

The White House announced late Sunday that Turkey will soon move forward with its planned military operation in northeast Syria in an area where U.S. troops have been deployed and operating with Kurdish-led forces.

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US steps aside for Turkey to invade northern Syria, crush Kurds

The White House said Sunday that US forces in northeast Syria will move aside and clear the way for an expected Turkish assault, essentially abandoning Kurdish fighters who fought alongside American forces in the years-long battle to defeat Islamic State militants.

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Syrian Christians Brace for Impending Turkish Invasion as ‘Safe Zone’ Deadline Expires

A large-scale Turkish invasion of northern Syria appears to be imminent after the deadline to jointly establish a ‘safe zone’ in the region with the United States by the end of September passed without a resolution between the two countries.

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Syria demands withdrawal of U.S., Turkish forces, warns of countermeasures

Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem on Saturday demanded an immediate withdrawal of all U.S. and Turkish troops from his country and warned that Syrian government forces had the right to take countermeasures if they refused.

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Erdogan says Turkey will continue oil, natural gas trade with Iran

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday it was impossible for Turkey to stop buying oil and natural gas from Iran, despite the threat of U.S. sanctions, and added that trade between the two countries would continue, according to broadcaster NTV.

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Turkey, Russia, Iran agree steps to ease tensions in Syria’s Idlib despite lingering differences

The leaders of Turkey, Russia, and Iran meeting in Ankara on Monday agreed to try to ease tensions in northwest Syria’s Idlib region, but disagreements between the countries appeared to linger, especially over the threat from Islamic State.

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