Syrian Tensions Rise Amid Kurdish Integration Talks Collapse

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressed hope to avoid conflict with U.S.-backed Kurdish forces amid stalled integration talks. Despite initial agreements, ground actions signal potential clashes. Tensions rise as Turkey and Washington advocate peaceful resolutions. The region faces fresh conflicts, with Ankara warning of military action against the Kurdish-led SDF.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has expressed hope that Syria can avoid military conflict with U.S.-backed Kurdish forces. His comments came amid stalled efforts to integrate Kurdish-administered regions into the state structure.

Despite the March agreement that signaled progress, actions on the ground tell a different story. Talks have collapsed, escalating regional tensions and sparking new skirmishes between government troops and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Ankara has grown wary of Kurdish moves and hinted at military action, viewing the SDF as a terrorist threat. Turkish-backed rebels have reinforced positions while U.S. envoys urge faster implementation of the integration deal.

(With inputs from agencies.)