The Turkish Defense Minister discussed the situation in Syria with the head of the Pentagon.

Turkish Defense Minister Yashar Guler discussed with Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin issues related to security in the region, primarily the situation in Syria, the Turkish department reported.
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The telephone conversation took place on Wednesday night.

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“During the conversation, Guler and Austin discussed bilateral relations between Turkey and the United States, as well as a number of regional issues related to defense and security, primarily the situation in Syria,” the press release says.

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On December 8, representatives of the armed opposition in Syria seized state television in Damascus and announced on air that they had established control over the country. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali said that he and several ministers remain in the country and have established contact with the leadership of the armed opposition.