Violence in Northern Syria, Northern Iraq, and Southern Turkey

The following Press Statement was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs on Nov. 21. It is reproduced in full below.

The United States expresses its sincere condolences for the loss of civilian life in Syria and Turkey. We urge de-escalation in Syria to protect civilian life and support the common goal of defeating ISIS. We continue to oppose any uncoordinated military action in Iraq that violates Iraq’s sovereignty.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs