Armed men identified as US special operations forces ride in the back of a pickup truck in northern Syria, May 25, 2016 / DELIL SOULEIMAN / AFP
Bloomberg: Risk of Conflict in Northern Syria Between U.S., Turkey Rising
* American troops are embedded with Kurds in Turkey’s crosshairs
* Both sides say they talk regularly, but no sign of a fix yet
Turkey says it’s talking to the Americans. The U.S. says it’s talking to the Turks. Politicians and generals in the two countries are in almost constant communication, judging by their public comments.
There’s no indication that any of this talk has resolved the fundamental argument that’s threatening to bring NATO’s two biggest armies into direct conflict in northern Syria.
When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched an offensive there last month against U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters, he started in an area where American troops aren’t embedded with their allies.
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More News On Turkey Warning That U.S. Troops Risk Being Fired Upon As Syria Offensive Widens
Turkey warns US troops may be fired on as Syria offensive widens -- Times of Israel/AFP
US troops in Kurdish uniform may be targeted by Olive Branch forces – Turkish Deputy PM -- RT
Turkey Deputy PM designates US troops 'wearing YPG uniform' a target -- Kurdistan24
US troops risk getting hit in conflict zone, says Turkey -- Khaleej Times
Will Turkey target US troops in Manbij? -- Yahya Bostan, Daily Sabah
