CIA warns Türkiye that strikes against Syria threaten US troops

    WORLD  09 December 2022 - 00:01

    Türkiye has been bombing parts of Syria and Iraq since November 20, a week after a terrorist attack in Istanbul that the Turkish government says was carried out by Kurdish militants.

    CIA Director Bill Burns told the head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization, Hakan Fidan, that Turkish artillery fire and airstrikes in northern Syria are putting US troops at risk, Sputnik reports citing Axios.

    The call between the two intelligence agency heads came after a Turkish airstrike reportedly landed less than 1,000 feet from US troops stationed in the region of al-Hasakah in northern Syria.

    There are currently around 900 US troops stationed in Syria, most of whom are stationed at bases of the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Their stated mission is to help the organization fight the remnants of Daesh* forces.

    Türkiye has been bombing Syria as it blames Kurdish militants for a November 13 terrorist attack in Istanbul. No group has taken responsibility for the attack and both the US-backed SDF and the largest militant group, the Kurdistan Workers Party, have denied involvement.

    The White House and CIA declined to comment on the Burns-Fidan phone call.

    But two sources briefed on the call said Burns told Fidan that the attack put US troops at risk and warned him against a potential ground invasion.

    A ground invasion would put US troops and their allies in a precarious position in the war-torn area.

    Both Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley have spoken to Turkish officials about the strikes in the past weeks. State Department spokesperson Ned Price also told reporters on Tuesday that the US has told Türkiye publicly and privately that it opposes military action, including a ground invasion.

    James Jeffery, a former United States ambassador in Türkiye, also visited with Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar on December 7.

    Caliber.Az

    Subscribe to our Telegram channel


Read also

Bulgaria to purchase US Stryker combat vehicles and related equipment

23 September 2023 - 11:03

US seeks clarity from Poland over support for Ukraine after dispute

23 September 2023 - 10:21

What is known about long-awaited US Abrams tanks coming to Ukraine

23 September 2023 - 06:02

Scientists revolutionize study on extinct animals

23 September 2023 - 04:57

EU serves Germany with fines for inadequately implementing nature conservation law

23 September 2023 - 04:01

Polls point to right-wing views on steep rise in Germany

23 September 2023 - 03:07
ADVERTS
Video
Latest news

    Azerbaijan keen on rights and freedoms of Garabagh Armenians

    Statement of the Azerbaijani Ombudswoman

    23 September 2023 - 11:24

    Armenian separatists mine road before fleeing from Agdara

    23 September 2023 - 11:13

    Bulgaria to purchase US Stryker combat vehicles and related equipment

    23 September 2023 - 11:03

    Blinken: Just and lasting peace to benefit both Azerbaijan and Armenia

    23 September 2023 - 10:56

    Lavrov mulls humanitarian activities in Garabagh with ICRC chief

    23 September 2023 - 10:52

    Anti-terrorist activities in Garabagh put a stop to decades-long conflict

    Statement of the Russian Community of Azerbaijan

    23 September 2023 - 10:51

    US Congress delegation arrives in Yerevan

    23 September 2023 - 10:42

    Colombian TV carries video report about Azerbaijani army’s anti-terror measures in Garabagh

    23 September 2023 - 10:31

    US seeks clarity from Poland over support for Ukraine after dispute

    23 September 2023 - 10:21

    Azerbaijani foreign minister to meet UN secretary general

    Regional issues on the agenda

    23 September 2023 - 10:10

    FM: Pakistan supports Azerbaijan's legitimate measures

    23 September 2023 - 10:00

    Trucks with food Azerbaijan dispatches for Karabakh Armenians return after unloading in Khankendi

    VIDEO

    23 September 2023 - 09:49

    Armenian illegal armed groups leave combat positions near Khojavand

    PHOTO/VIDEO

    23 September 2023 - 09:40

    Hikmet Hajiyev: Goodbye, Menendez

    23 September 2023 - 09:30

    Azerbaijani, Russian top diplomats discuss anti-terrorist measures in Garabagh

    23 September 2023 - 09:19

    Azerbaijanis provide assistance to Garabagh Armenians

    PHOTO

    23 September 2023 - 09:08

    Pakistani PM warns of "disgusting reality" behind Hindu nationalist politics amid Sikh murder

    23 September 2023 - 08:57

    US Supreme court rules against race being considered in university admission selection

    23 September 2023 - 08:02

    Norwegian Air Force first in Europe to land F-35 jets on highway

    VIDEO

    23 September 2023 - 06:54

    What is known about long-awaited US Abrams tanks coming to Ukraine

    23 September 2023 - 06:02

    Scientists revolutionize study on extinct animals

    23 September 2023 - 04:57

    EU serves Germany with fines for inadequately implementing nature conservation law

    23 September 2023 - 04:01

    Polls point to right-wing views on steep rise in Germany

    23 September 2023 - 03:07

    Russian president confirms visit to Beijing to meet Leader Xi next month

    23 September 2023 - 02:06

    Pope Francis visits Mediterranean Marseille amid migrant crisis

    23 September 2023 - 01:02

    Brazil's top court rules in favour of Indigenous land rights trial

    22 September 2023 - 23:57

    India’s Parliament to reserve 1/3 of seats for women following 27-years negotiations

    22 September 2023 - 23:03

    How Taiwan can avoid confrontation with China

    Presidential candidate speaks to Foreign Affairs

    22 September 2023 - 22:03

    Azerbaijani FM, Ugandan vice president discusses cooperation within NAM

    22 September 2023 - 21:14

    China supports Syria in its fight against foreign interference - Xi

    22 September 2023 - 21:04

    Several thousand protesters gather in Yerevan’s main square

    22 September 2023 - 20:51

    Azerbaijani FM addresses informal meeting of OTS Council of Foreign Ministers

    22 September 2023 - 20:41

    Over 800 weapons seized from armed formations in Garabagh

    VIDEO

    22 September 2023 - 20:28

    Armenophile Menendez receives bribe with gold bars

    New details

    22 September 2023 - 20:15

    Western Azerbaijani Community excoriates EU's anti-Azerbaijani statements

    22 September 2023 - 20:03

    Interior Ministry reports deliberate arson in Khankendi

    22 September 2023 - 19:53

    Azerbaijan’s victory in one day unique historical event - Georgian pundit

    22 September 2023 - 19:49

    Military equipment, weapons, ammunition confiscated in Garabagh

    VIDEO

    22 September 2023 - 19:41

    Russian senator: UN peacekeepers not ensure stability in Karabakh

    22 September 2023 - 19:35

    Türkiye remain indifferent to US-Armenia military drills - defence minister

    22 September 2023 - 19:21

All news