Syria faces potential military intervention by Turkish nationalist leader, if Syrian groups refuse to comply with Damascus' directives.

Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has issued an ultimatum to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), accusing them of not complying with the requirements of a memorandum of understanding signed with Syria's government on March 10, 2025.

In a strong statement on Tuesday, Bahçeli criticised the SDF for destabilising Syria and being under Israeli influence. He characterised the SDF/YPG (the People's Protection Units, a key component of the SDF) as being "in Israel's orbit."

Bahçeli's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Turkey and the SDF, particularly concerning Kurdish autonomy. Turkey has continued to prepare for potential military operations against Kurdish-held areas, while the SDF remains wary of Turkish intentions due to historical conflicts and mistrust.

The MHP leader rejected proposals for Syrian federalism as "masked division and separatism." He also criticised demands for autonomy or independence by terror group branches and described such statements as a sign of "mental eclipse."

Bahçeli further criticised comments made by CHP's leader Ozgur Ozel about wanting to be a "war-winning commander." He accused Ozel of entering a "political coma," and warned against a "US-Israel consortium" laying the groundwork for "bloody civil war and division" in Syria.

If the SDF fails to comply with the memorandum, Bahçeli stated that military intervention will become inevitable. He emphasised the need for coordinated action between Turkey and Syria if there is any deviation from the agreement.

However, no details were given about the specific requirements of the memorandum that SDF is allegedly not fulfilling. There are also allegations of Israeli influence over Kurdish groups, but no specific connection to the SDF was mentioned in the provided text.

The current collaboration between Turkey and Syria regarding Kurdish autonomy remains marked by these ongoing tensions. The ultimatum from Bahçeli serves as a reminder of the complex and sensitive nature of the situation in Syria, and the continued efforts to maintain stability in the region.