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Amid the ongoing Syrian civil war, Turkey has launched a new offensive against US-backed Kurdish forces in northern Syria, escalating tensions in the region. This attack, involving Turkish forces and a Turkey-sponsored militia, targets the Kurds despite the US-Turkey alliance against Assad. The conflict highlights the diverging interests between Turkey and the US regarding the Kurdish population in Syria.

As the US plans to reduce its military presence in Iraq, Kurdish allies are voicing their concerns, fearing a repeat of the 2019 situation where they were abandoned by the US and faced attacks from Turkish forces. They emphasize their continued role in fighting ISIS and their vulnerability to threats from Iran and ISIS remnants.