Turkey, Syria, Jordan unite in Damascus to fight IS threats

• The joint coordination unit was established in Damascus.
• The initiative aims to fight the Islamic State (IS).
• Turkey, Syria, and Jordan are cooperating under this new structure.

Turkey, Syria, and Jordan have decided to strengthen cooperation in the fight against the Islamic State by creating a joint coordination unit in Damascus. This information was conveyed by sources in the Turkish Ministry of Defense, and details were published by the daily "Hurriyet".

The unit began operations on May 19, responding to an invitation from the Syrian government. The goal is to achieve more effective coordination of actions against IS, which still poses a threat in the region. Turkey has sent several members of its personnel to Damascus, although their number and rank remain undisclosed.

The main force currently fighting IS are the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), supported by the United States. The SDF controls prisons housing IS terrorists and camps for their families. Turkey is pushing for the integration of Kurdish forces with the Syrian army, which was the subject of talks between President Erdogan and interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused the Kurds of delaying the implementation of the force integration agreement. During a meeting with Shara, Erdogan emphasized the need to accelerate this process, which is crucial for stabilizing the region.

The joint unit in Damascus is a step toward enhancing cooperation between Turkey, Syria, and Jordan. Its effectiveness in combating IS will depend on the ability to collaborate and overcome existing political tensions.

IS remains a serious threat, as evidenced by a recent attack carried out by the organization. It targeted Syrian government forces, resulting in one person killed and three others injured.