Thousands of Syrian rebels ready for Turk offensive against U.S.-backed Kurds
The announcement prompted a sharp rebuke from the Pentagon, which said any unilateral military action into northeast Syria would be unacceptable.
TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan greets the audience during a ceremony to mark the 16th anniversary of his ruling AK Party’s foundation in Ankara, August 14.(photo credit: UMIT BEKTAS / REUTERS)
