a deadly car bomb claimed by so-called islamic state exploded in the kurdish town of commies. turkey is battling for territory held by its enemy the kurdish led syrian democratic forces ankara says the offensive will secure turkey s border and create a safe zone for syrian refugees. u.s. troops on patrol a few kilometers from the conflict zone a zone they evacuated just days ago clearing the way for the turkish assault now the u.s. is trying to put the genie back in the bottle threatening sanctions. i just met with president trump and he has authorized and will be signing a new executive order giving the treasury department in consultation with himself and secretary pompei a very significant new sanctions authorities that can be targeted at any person associated with the government of turkey any portion of the