July 2016
US Investigation into Civilian Deaths in Airstrike in Northern Syria
The US military has begun an investigation into civilian deaths from a July 20 airstrike in northern Syria attributed to the US-led coalition. The Syrian…
Erdogan: The Structure of Turkey's Armed Forces Will Be Reconstructed
President Erdogan announced plans to restructure Turkey's military following a failed coup attempt. He highlighted the need for vigilance against potential future coups and acknowledged…
What Will Happen to the Eight Turkish Soldiers Seeking Asylum in Greece?
Eight Turkish soldiers fled to Greece seeking asylum after the failed coup in Turkey. The Turkish government demands their extradition despite the lack of a…
France Warns Erdogan About Purge Following Coup Attempt
France's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey's President Erdogan against using the recent coup attempt as a pretext for suppressing dissent, raising concerns about Turkey's credibility…
Incirlik Air Base Will Not Reopen Until Turkish Air Force is Fully Cleared
The Turkish military has closed the Incirlik airbase, used by the U.S. for airstrikes against ISIS, until the Turkish Air Force is fully cleared of…
Coup in Turkey?
A coup attempt has occurred in Turkey, with President Erdoğan urging citizens to resist the military's actions. The military has declared martial law and taken…
Latest Developments Related to the Failed Coup in Turkey
A failed coup attempt in Turkey led to the detention of over 2,800 military personnel and more than 2,700 judicial officials. President Erdogan claims the…
Turkish Prime Minister Reports on 'Rebellion of Some Military Personnel Against the Government'
On Friday evening, unusual events occurred in Istanbul and Ankara, including gunfire and military activity. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim labeled the incidents as an…
General Votel: The U.S. May Need More Military Forces in Iraq
General Joseph Votel announced that the U.S. may need to increase its military presence in Iraq to support ongoing operations against ISIS. The U.S. is…
Carter: 560 American Soldiers to be Deployed to Iraq's Qayyarah Airbase
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the deployment of 560 American troops to Iraq's Qayyarah Airbase to assist in its reconstruction and support Iraqi…
26 Killed in Attack on Military Base in Aden
A military base in Aden was attacked by militants, resulting in 26 deaths, including six Yemeni soldiers. The attack highlights the ongoing instability in Yemen,…
Increase in Casualties from Karada Explosion; 'The Explosive Vehicle Came from Diyala'
The death toll from a recent terrorist attack in Karada, Iraq, has risen to 250, prompting the resignation of the Iraqi Minister of Interior, who…