HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Violence in Northern Syria, Northern Iraq, and Southern Turkey hide Violence in Northern Syria, Northern Iraq, and Southern Turkey Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson November 21, 2022 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. Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Iraq Office of the Spokesperson Syria Turkey
