Turkey warns US against arming Syrian Kurd ‘terrorists,’ ponders end of ‘strategic partnership’
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By Gordon Duff, Senior Editor
Ankara expressed disappointment with the US decision to send heavy weapons to Kurdish militants, while the Kurds praised Washington’s decision as a “historic” move that greatly expands the group’s capabilities to “fight terrorism.”
The Turkish government has asked the US to reverse its decision to broaden support for Syria’s Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (YPG), stating that it is unacceptable for a NATO ally to support “terrorist groups.”
US to send heavier weapons to Syrian Kurds and reassures NATO ally, Turkey – Pentagon
The decision to supply arms to Kurds would have “consequences” and a potentially “negative result” for Washington, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim warned on Wednesday.
“We cannot imagine [the US] making a choi...