Statement on attack on a US base in North East Syria on 23 March

UK condemns the attack on a US base in North East Syria on 23 March.

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said:

The UK condemns the callous attack committed against a US base in North East Syria, which killed a US national. Our thoughts are with their family and friends, and those who were wounded in the attack. 

We recognise the US’s right to use force in self-defence.

The UK stands by its partners in the Global Coalition Against Daesh and will continue to play a leading role in the Coalition’s mission to defeat Daesh in Iraq and Syria.