The Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey on Monday. Turkey and the United States agreed on a plan that would create what officials are calling an Islamic State-free zone, which the Turks say could also be a “safe zone” for displaced Syrians. Credit Murad Sezer/Reuters
New York Times: Turkey and U.S. Plan to Create Syria ‘Safe Zone’ Free of ISIS
BAGHDAD — Turkey and the United States have agreed in general terms on a plan that envisions American warplanes, Syrian insurgents and Turkish forces working together to sweep Islamic State militants from a 60-mile-long strip of northern Syria along the Turkish border, American and Turkish officials say.
The plan would create what officials from both countries are calling an Islamic State-free zone controlled by relatively moderate Syrian insurgents, which the Turks say could also be a “safe zone” for displaced Syrians.
While many details have yet to be determined, including how deep the strip would extend into Syria, the plan would significantly intensify American and Turkish military action against Islamic State militants in the country, as well as the United States’ coordination with Syrian insurgents on the ground. The plan was described in recent days by four senior American officials, who were briefed on the talks and spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss operational planning.
More News On Reports That Turkey And U.S. Are Planning To Create A Syria ‘Safe Zone’
US, Turkey aim for IS-free zone in northern Syria -- AP
US and Turkey to create 'IS-free zone' in Syria -- AFP
Turkey agrees plan for 'Isis-free zone' along Syrian border -- The Guardian
U.S., Turkey plan to carve out 'Islamic State-free zone' in Syria -- L.A. Times
Turkey, US agree on ’de facto safe zone’ along Turkey-Syria border -- Today's Zaman
U.S. and Turkey mulling "safe zone" in northern Syria -- CBS
US, Turkey negotiate Syria 'safe zone' against ISIS as Turkey targets Kurds -- FOX News
White House says Turkey has right to defend itself after Kurdish attacks -- FOX News
Turkey Safe Zone: NATO Member States React To Syrian Border Plan -- IBTimes
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