The US has complicated its fight against Islamic State by affirming Turkey's "right to defend itself" against the Kurdish PKK.
White House spokesman Alistair Baskey condemned recent terrorist attacks by the PKK, which the US sees as a terror group, and encouraged them to renounce terrorism and resume talks with the Turkish government.
The comments come just a few days after Turkey launched assaults against Islamic State targets in Syria and Kurdish militants and Syria and Iraq, as it continued its military response to a deadly wave of violence.
The PKK, which has been fighting Turkey for autonomy since 1984 and is also considered a terrorist organisation by Ankara, claimed a ceasefire in place since 2013 was now meaningless.
The group said on its website: "The truce has no meaning anymore after these intense air strikes by the occupant Turkish army."
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http://report24.co.uk/article/257998/us-backs-turkey-in-fight-against-kurdish-pkkThat's not just obtuse, it's a totally dick-headed move. Sends a loud and clear message to any potential allies in the Middle East:
"Don't worry, the USA has your back. Now just bend over while I lube up."
