Kobani stated that tensions between Iran and the U.S. have deepened after the assassination of Iranian Brigadier General Qassem Soleimani and therefore the conflict between the powers in the Middle East and the region has also escalated which has affected Syria and stated that the SDF would not side with any of the powers and will not be a part of any conflict. "We will continue to meet and talk with all sides by putting the interests of our people and all Syrians as the basis."

Kobani stated that the FSA and the Turkish army occupied the Kurdish cities of Gri Spi and Sarikani, continuing to say that "Of course, there were errors and some shortcomings in the occupation of Sarikani and Gri Spi. Before anything else, we criticize ourselves as diplomatic attempts were not made against the occupation of the two cities by the Turkish Army. Before the start of the Turkish military operations, we were preparing a very large-scale defense and were focusing on this issue. The Turkish government was well aware that it would not be successful if our defense preparations were completed. Therefore, it began its military operation despite all international reactions. The Turkish government launched the attack before we completed preparations. We have learned from these operations in the political, military and diplomatic fields and it would not be easy for Turkey to make any such moves in the future.”

Regarding Iran's role in the region and Syria, he said: "Iran plays a big role in the region and Syria and can put pressure on the central Syrian regime to resolve the tension. We expect Iran to play role in resolving the Syrian crisis, which depends on resolving the Syrian Kurdish issue and the issue of northern and eastern Syria. We demand Iran to solve this problem.”

The commander in chief of the SDF also noted that the forces have relations with the central Syrian government. "Relations and contacts are ongoing with the central government. We will also hold talks on the upcoming days. However, all these meetings and negotiations are moving very slowly as the Baathist mentality is still ruling the central government of Syria. Our demands are far from what they are offering us. We still have big differences. The meetings will continue but it will take time to reach a result. The Syrian central government should know that it cannot return to the pre-2011 era. The Kurdish issue is a political issue and they must accept it. If the people of north and east Syria do not agree to their demand, it will be impossible to build a powerful Syria again."

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