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Saleh Muslim: The U.S. Overlooked the Kurds to Maintain Balance with Turkey

Feb 13, 2026 February 13, 2026 1 min read 📰 BBC Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Saleh Muslim, a prominent Kurdish political figure, claims that U.S. actions have sidelined the Kurds to maintain a balance with Turkey. He suggests that recent Syrian government operations against Kurdish forces were influenced by a meeting in Paris. This situation highlights the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign policy in the region.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Saleh Muslim's comments underscore the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in balancing relationships with Turkey and supporting Kurdish autonomy.

👥 Key Players

Saleh Muslim MENTIONED
Former co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD)
"Muslim is a significant Kurdish political leader in Syria, representing the interests of the Kurdish population in a region marked by ethnic and political conflict."
U.S. Government MENTIONED
Key international actor in the Syrian conflict
"The U.S. has been involved in the Syrian civil war, supporting various factions, including Kurdish groups, which has implications for regional stability and U.S.-Turkey relations."
Turkey MENTIONED
Regional power with significant influence over Kurdish issues
"Turkey views Kurdish groups as terrorist organizations and has been actively opposing their autonomy, impacting U.S. foreign policy decisions."
Syrian Government MENTIONED
Current ruling authority in Syria
"The Syrian government's actions against Kurdish forces are crucial in the context of the ongoing civil war and territorial control."

📰 What Happened

Saleh Muslim claimed that U.S. foreign policy has sidelined Kurdish interests to maintain a balance with Turkey, and he suggested that recent Syrian government operations against Kurdish forces were influenced by a meeting in Paris.

  • The Democratic Union Party is the main political movement representing Kurds in Syria.
  • A meeting in Paris allegedly influenced Syrian government actions against Kurdish forces.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran closely monitors Kurdish movements in Syria, as they have implications for its own Kurdish population and regional influence.
🌍 Regional: The dynamics between Kurdish forces, Turkey, and the Syrian government affect the balance of power in the Middle East.
🌐 International: U.S. foreign policy decisions regarding the Kurds can impact its relations with Turkey and other regional actors.

📚 Background

The Kurdish population in Syria has been seeking greater autonomy, especially during the Syrian civil war, while Turkey opposes any Kurdish independence due to its own internal issues with Kurdish groups.

Kurdish autonomy in the Middle East U.S.-Turkey relations
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The BBC is generally regarded as a reliable source, but the interview reflects Saleh Muslim's perspective, which may emphasize his political agenda.

Saleh Muslim, the former co-chair and member of the Presidential Council of the "Democratic Union Party," which is considered the main political movement of the Kurds in Syria, claimed in an interview with the Turkish section of the BBC that behind the operations of Syrian government forces against the "Syrian Democratic Forces," there was a meeting that took place in early January in Paris, the capital of France.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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