The US has issued a bold warning to Turkey (Image: GETTY)
The Secretary of State claimed any Turkish military action would have “devastating results” in his meeting with Mevlut Cavusoglu. Turkey has repeatedly threatened to hit the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as tensions remain high in the region. A statement from the State Department said: “Secretary Pompeo expressed support for ongoing negotiations regarding northeast Syria, while warning of the potentially devastating consequences of unilateral Turkish military action in the region.”
The Kurdish forces joined with western troops in taking on ISIS in Syria but Ankara has still linked the group to the Kurdistan Workers’ party (PKK).
The PKK has been in an almost constant conflict with Turkey as the group tries to achieve its aim of creating an independent Kurdish state.
Following his meeting with the Secretary of State, Mr Cavusoglu also insisted that the US lacked a “clear strategy” in Syria.
He added: “Different positions, different statements are coming from institutions and
