President Trump’s sudden shift on Kurdish forces has set off alarms in Washington. This policy zigzag comes amid reports of a CIA initiative, in coordination with Israel’s Mossad, to arm thousands of Kurdish fighters near Iran’s northwestern border. Questions now arise over how this development will affect regional stability.

Syrian government troops have advanced east of Aleppo, breaching territory once held by Kurdish SDF fighters. The retreat follows widespread clashes earlier this month, signaling a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict.