The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are standing firm on keeping their weapons and military presence intact. Mazloum Abdi, the SDF's top commander, made it clear that his fighters have no plans to disband but are open to discussions about merging into Syria's future military framework.
In a recent interview with Al Arabiya, Abdi emphasized the importance of a joint approach, warning that anything else could lead to significant problems. \\"We haven't decided to give up our arms or disband,\\" he stated. Instead, the SDF is proposing the creation of a joint military committee to explore the possibility of forming a single national army for Syria.
Abdi also voiced his opposition to the idea of having two separate Syrian armies. Despite the ongoing discussions led by Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the SDF was not invited to join the talks, leaving Abdi skeptical about the outcome. \\"The outcome of those meetings does not concern us because we were not part of them,\\" he remarked.
Addressing rumors about Iranian involvement, Abdi dismissed claims that Iran has supplied the SDF with weapons, including drones. Instead, he highlighted the crucial role of U.S. forces as mediators, stating, \\"We value the presence of American troops in Syria to help narrow differences in viewpoints.\\"
Historically backed by the U.S. and dominated by Kurdish units, the SDF controls large areas in northern and eastern Syria. Recent clashes with Turkish-backed factions have challenged the group's territorial control, but the SDF remains a key player in the region's complex dynamics.
