Sen. Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin GrahamLincoln Project mocks Lindsey Graham's fundraising lag with Sarah McLachlan-themed video The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Republicans lawmakers rebuke Trump on election Trump dumbfounds GOP with latest unforced error MORE (R-S.C.) said Tuesday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan promised President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE that he would stay away from Kurdish territory in Syria during a call with both men.

"I was part of a phone call yesterday between President Erdogan and President Trump where President Trump received a commitment from the President of Turkey to stay away from the Kobani area to prevent further escalation in Syria," Graham tweeted.

I was part of a phone call yesterday between President Erdogan and President Trump where President Trump received a commitment from the President of Turkey to stay away from the Kobani area to prevent further escalation in Syria. — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 15, 2019

The Turkish military launched an offensive in northern Syria after the White House announced last week that U.S. troops would no longer be "in the immediate area."

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The White House announcement sparked bipartisan criticism, including from Graham who said the move put the nation and Trump's presidency at risk.

Vice President Mike Pence Michael (Mike) Richard PenceFormer Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Pence vows for law and order everywhere Trump met with chants of protest as he pays respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg MORE on Monday also said that Trump received a “firm commitment” that Turkish forces would not attack Kobani.

Pence also said that Trump pressed [Erdoğan] very strongly” in a phone call earlier in the day to broker a ceasefire.

“The president of the United States called on the president of Turkey to stop the invasion, to enact an immediate ceasefire and to begin negotiations with Kurdish forces in Syria,” he said.

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Trump has also pledged to put sanctions on Turkey amid congressional pressure for action to help U.S.-allied Kurds.

Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoWatchdog confirms State Dept. canceled award for journalist who criticized Trump Trump's push for win with Sudan amps up pressure on Congress Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize MORE are slated to lead a delegation this week in the hopes of reaching a ceasefire.

A Kurdish leader called the U.S. troop withdrawal a "betrayal" in a Washington Post op-ed last week.