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US military halts patrols against Islamic State in Syria
Turkish threats of a ground invasion have stymied the missions with Kurdish forces.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Erdogan: NATO must take stance against US over border force
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called on NATO to take a stance against the United States, a fellow ally, over its plans to form a 30,000-strong Kurdish-led border security force in Syria.
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the U.S. is looking to roll back the influence of neighboring Iran and help the central government resolve its dispute with the Kurdish region, the American envoy to the country told The Associated Press.
Mattis signals military shift in Syria to reflect ISIS defeat
The U.S. military is shifting its stance in Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday, as the program to arm the Kurdish opposition comes to a close and is replaced by increased support to local police and security forces.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Commentary: American arms to Syrian Kurds protects US interests in the region
Recent reports that the U.S. is reviewing its support to Kurdish fighters in Syria has sent shockwaves through the region.
By Meghan Bodette
Syrian Kurdish official to US: Don't turn your back on us
A senior Syrian Kurdish official said Washington would undermine the campaign against Islamic State militants and Americans would lose their place in the region’s fight against terrorism if they “turn their back” on their only ally in Syria — the Kurds.
US still arming Kurdish allies in Syria
There have been no changes to the policy put forth by the White House that authorized the U.S. military to arm Kurdish service members fighting under the Syrian Democratic Forces, a spokesperson for Operation Inherent Resolve said.
By Shawn Snow
US cutting off its supply of arms to Kurds fighting in Syria
The Kurds will receive no more weapons from the U.S., President Trump told the Turkish president on Friday.
Kurdish official denies Iraqi forces control Turkey crossing
A key border crossing between Turkey and Iraq’s northern Kurdish region remained under the control of Kurdish officials Tuesday despite reports of Iraqi troop movements on the Turkish side.
Commentary: Did ISIS losses make Americans safer? No
It's long past time to reconsider the military's role in the Middle East, a retired Army officer writes.
By Army Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis (ret.)