The Syrian president said he gives Trump credit for being transparent about his interests, namely oil. Continue reading →

Who was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, how did the operation happen and what does this mean for ISIS? Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →

The statement appears to contradict U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who has said that under the current plan, all U.S. troops leaving Syria will go to western Iraq. Continue reading →

Sunday’s ministry statement said that Syrian Kurdish fighters have violated the three-day-old cease-fire some 20 times. Continue reading →

Condemnation of his stance was quick and severe, not only from Democrats but from Republicans who have been staunch Trump supporters on virtually all issues. Continue reading →

The Kurds opened a back channel to the Syrian government and the Russians in 2018, with those talks ramping up significantly in recent weeks. Continue reading →

The United States also called on Turkey to stop the offensive and declare a cease-fire, while European Union countries moved to broaden an arms sale embargo against their easternmost ally. Continue reading →

U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s issuing new sanctions against Turkey, halting trade negotiations and raising steel tariffs. Continue reading →

The Turks began attacks in Syria against the Kurds, longtime U.S. battlefield allies against IS, after President Donald Trump declared U.S. troops would stay out of the fight. Continue reading →

Esper isn’t saying how many U.S. troops will leave the north, but he says they represent most of the 1,000 troops in Syria. Continue reading →