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Turkiye calls for US understanding ahead of possible Syria operation

Turkiye calls for US understanding ahead of possible Syria operation

  • Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar: ‘The US asked us to re-evaluate; we emphasized that they should understand us’
  • US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday told his Turkish counterpart of his ‘strong opposition’ to a new Turkish military operation in Syria
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Special Turkey, Israel eager to deepen defense ties

Turkey, Israel eager to deepen defense ties

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Update Three more ships with grain depart Ukraine ports under UN deal

Three more ships with grain depart Ukraine ports under UN deal

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Iraq summons Turkish diplomat in protest against defense minister’s visit

Iraq summons Turkish diplomat in protest against defense minister’s visit

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Special Athens, Ankara explore channels of communication while friction remains

Athens, Ankara explore channels of communication while friction remains

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Special Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar’s recent visit to Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan has sparked speculation about an imminent joint military operation between Ankara, Baghdad and Irbil inside Iraqi territory against the Kurds. (Reuters/File Photo)

Turkish defense chief’s Iraqi visit: What to expect? 

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Turkish military visit raises fears of Syrian operation

Turkish military visit raises fears of Syrian operation

By Arab News ·
Turkey uneasy about US plan for observation posts on Syria border

Turkey uneasy about US plan for observation posts on Syria border

By Reuters ·
Special Russian, Turkish officials step up talks on Idlib crisis

Russian, Turkish officials step up talks on Idlib crisis

By MENEKSE TOKYAY ·
Special Turkish, US, Iraqi military officials discuss security challenges

Turkish, US, Iraqi military officials discuss security challenges

By MENEKSE TOKYAY ·

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