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Tillerson says discussed Syria stabilization zones with Turkey

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ANKARA -- US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday his talks during a visit to NATO ally Turkey had focused on the creation of stabilization zones in Syria and that a number of options on how to secure such areas were being explored.

 

Tillerson told a joint news conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu that Turkey was a key partner in the fight against Islamic State. He also said the two nations shared a goal of reducing Iran's potential to disrupt the region.

 

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