US Reaffirms Support for Kurdish Allies in Syria

The U.S. will maintain its military presence in Syria, supporting the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) despite the fall of the Assad regime and ongoing tensions with Turkey. This decision aims to prevent an ISIS resurgence and ensure regional stability. President Biden emphasized the importance of the U.S. mission against ISIS, including recent airstrikes targeting ISIS operatives. However, Turkish-Kurdish tensions remain a concern, with Turkey opposing the U.S. alliance with the SDF due to its links to the PKK.