Turkey, Russia, Iran increasingly challenge U.S. during Syria discussions

The official statement from Sochi included a 17-point statement that was released on Friday. The three powers discussed developments since their last meeting in Tehran on September 7.

Iranian-backed militias stand on a tank close to the Syria-Iraq border

Iranian-backed militias stand on a tank close to the Syria-Iraq border

(photo credit: ALAA AL-MARJANI/REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

FEBRUARY 16, 2019 13:40

Updated: FEBRUARY 17, 2019 00:47