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Turkish, US defense chiefs discuss Syria
Yasar Guler, Pete Hegseth exchange views on ties, regional defense issues, says Turkish National Defense Ministry
Diyar Güldoğan |
20.01.2026 - Update : 20.01.2026
Clashes continue between the Syrian army and YPG, operating under the name SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces)
WASHINGTON
Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed developments in Syria on Tuesday in a call.
Guler and Hegseth exchanged views on relations and regional defense and security issues, Turkish National Defense Ministry said in a statement.
US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said Tuesday that the YPG/SDF terror group’s role as the "primary anti-ISIS (Daesh) force on the ground" has "largely expired" as Syria is ready to assume security responsibilities.
Later, the Syrian Defense Ministry announced a four-day ceasefire with the SDF.
