US, Turkish officials discuss Syria amid concerns about attacks on SDF

The Pentagon says the top US general spoke to Turkey’s military chief last night to discuss Syria.

Washington is concerned about Turkish attacks on the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a key US ally in the fight against ISIS.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown spoke with Gen. Metin Gürak about the evolving security situation in Syria and US commitment to defense cooperation with Ankara. “Both leaders agreed on the necessity of communication and partner cooperation to ensure a peaceful transition in Syria,” according to a readout of the call.

“Turkey is a key NATO ally, and the US values its strategic bilateral relationship,” Joint Staff Spokesman Jereal Dorsey said.