Summary
The Syrian army has taken control of the country's largest oil field, the Omar facility, from Kurdish forces. This shift happened after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) decided to redeploy to the eastern side of the Euphrates River. The Syrian army's actions follow recent clashes and ongoing negotiations between the SDF and the government.
Key Facts
- Syrian troops have taken control of the Omar oil field from the Kurdish-led SDF.
- The SDF decided to move east of the Euphrates River following clashes.
- Syrian forces also captured the strategic Tabqa dam.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa intends to integrate Kurdish groups into Syrian national institutions.
- A new decree recognizes Kurdish national rights, including making the Kurdish new year an official holiday.
- Syrian authorities accuse the SDF of destroying bridges over the Euphrates River.
- The US supports both the SDF and the Syrian government and has tried to negotiate peace.
- The conflict's backdrop includes the fall of Bashar al-Assad and ongoing integration efforts.
