Apr 03 Watch 12:34 Turkish foreign minister slams U.S. for having 'no clear strategy' on Syria By Ali Rogin Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slammed the United States' Syria strategy and Middle East peace plan, saying Wednesday that one was underdeveloped and the other might not exist. "It seems that there is no clear… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 5:16 Why the caliphate's fall is 'a milestone' but not the end for ISIS After nearly five years of fighting in Iraq and Syria, the Trump administration signaled Friday that ISIS no longer controls any territory in Iraq or Syria. But despite a brutal bombardment, the final holdouts in Baghouz refuse to surrender. Special… Continue watching
Dec 28 Kurds seek help from Syrians as U.S. prepares to withdraw By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Since the U.S. announcement, forces have been building up around Manbij and further east, ushering in new alliances and raising the chances for friction. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:55 Why Assad is winning the war in Syria By PBS News Hour With support from Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, the Assad regime has managed to consolidate power in most parts of Syria previously held by ISIS. Apart from Friday’s joint missile strikes, the U.S.’s role has been limited to diplomatic talks, which… Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch 2:32 News Wrap: ISIS kills 27 Iraqi militiamen, two months after Iraqi officials declared victory By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, President Trump charged again today that President Obama should have done more to stop Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election. This comes after federal indictments for 13 Russians. Also, "Islamic State" attackers in Iraq ambushed… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch 2:27 News Wrap: U.S. presses Turkey to end assault on Kurdish forces By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the United States pressed Turkey to call off its assault on Kurdish forces in northwest Syria. Turkey warned that some 2,000 U.S. troops could become targets. Also, China promised to work with the U.S. on… Continue watching
Nov 28 ISIS could spread if 'Americans turn their back' on Kurdish allies in Syria, official says By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press The comments by Ilham Ahmed, a member of the political arm of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, were in response to the U.S. administration’s suggestion that military aid to the Kurdish-led forces may be halted. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 10:32 Why a power struggle has broken out over Kirkuk By PBS News Hour Two vital American allies have reignited their rivalry in Iraq. After months of simmering tensions, national military forces and militia moved to push Kurdish forces out of the disputed city of Kirkuk. Three weeks ago, the Kurds held a referendum… Continue watching
Sep 25 Watch 6:39 Facing opposition, Kurds make a new bid for independence By PBS News Hour Millions of Kurds went to the polls Monday to vote on whether to remain as part of Iraq or break away as an independent nation. The referendum has faced opposition from countries including the U.S., Iraq and Iran, but excitement… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 8:18 In the fight against ISIS, Kurds seek chance to govern themselves By PBS News Hour Perhaps the most effective force in the battle to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State are the fighters without a home state. Ethnic Kurds, both men and women, form the backbone of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and see the… Continue watching