Syracuse University International Relations Program

Read about a major development in US policy regarding Syria here: https://www.npr.org/2019/10/07/767777899/in-major-policy-shift-u-s-will-stand-aside-as-turkish-forces-extend-reach-in-syr

This BBC article provides additional information about reactions to this announcement and Turkey's plans: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-49960973

In Major Policy Shift, U.S. Will Stand Aside As Turkish Forces Extend Reach In Syria A White House statement late Sunday said Turkey would soon go ahead with a military operation in the country's Kurdish-dominated north and that U.S. forces "will no longer be in the immediate area."

On Saturday, one of Saudi Arabia's major oil processing plants was attacked. Read more about these attacks and potential U.S. responses here:

What You Need to Know About the Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities So far, attacks attributed to Iran haven’t resulted in a military confrontation with the United States.