US, Turkey agree to train, equip Syrian rebs

WASHINGTON — The United States and Turkey have agreed “in principle” on a deal to train and equip Syrian rebel forces, the State Department said on Tuesday.

“As we have announced before, Turkey has agreed to be one of the regional hosts for the train-and-equip program for moderate Syrian opposition forces,” department spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters.

“We expect to conclude and sign the agreement with Turkey soon,” she said, without providing any further details about the train-and-equip program, which is expected to begin next month.