U.S. Works to Address Turkey’s Security Concerns Amid Kurdish Tensions in Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the U.S. is diligently addressing Turkey’s security concerns to prevent a potential military strike against Kurdish fighters in Syria. During a press conference in Paris with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, Blinken emphasized the importance of avoiding conflict. Turkey threatens military intervention against the YPG unless they accept Ankara’s terms for a peaceful transition post-Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Both U.S. and Turkish officials recognize the need for security guarantees amid tensions in the region.