December 2015
Iraq Threatens Turkey with 'Military Action'
Iraq's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey of potential military action if Turkish troops do not withdraw from northern Iraq, where they have been training Kurdish…
Explosion at Istanbul Airport Leaves One Dead
An explosion at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Istanbul resulted in one death and one injury. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, and…
Turkey Reports the Death of Dozens of PKK Members
In southeastern Turkey, the military has reportedly killed 110 PKK members in recent clashes, particularly in the cities of Cizre and Silopi. This escalation is…
70 Members of PKK Killed in Recent Battles with Turkish Army
Turkey has launched extensive military operations against the PKK, resulting in the deaths of at least 70 PKK members and two Turkish soldiers. The operations…
White House: Obama Calls for Withdrawal of Turkish Forces from Iraq
Barack Obama urged Turkish President Erdoğan to withdraw military forces from northern Iraq during a phone call, emphasizing Iraq's territorial integrity. This comes amid rising…
Islamic State Rocket Attack on Turkish Military Base in Northern Iraq
Islamic State militants launched a rocket attack on a Turkish military base in northern Iraq, injuring at least four Turkish soldiers. In retaliation, Turkish forces…
Russian Destroyer Fires Warning Shot at Turkish Fishing Vessel in Aegean Sea
A Russian destroyer fired warning shots at a Turkish fishing vessel in the Aegean Sea to prevent a collision, escalating tensions between Turkey and Russia.…
Moscow and Baghdad Consult on Turkish Forces Presence in Northern Iraq
Thousands of Iraqis protested against Turkish military presence near Mosul, while Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.…
Iraq Complains to the United Nations Against Turkey
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has instructed the Foreign Minister to file a complaint against Turkey at the UN after Erdogan declared that Turkish troops…
Erdogan: Turkey Will Not Withdraw Its Forces from Iraq
Turkish President Erdogan has confirmed that Turkey will not withdraw its military forces from Iraq, particularly from the Bashika camp near Mosul, despite Iraqi accusations…
Six Afghan Refugee Children Drown in Turkish Waters
Six Afghan refugee children drowned when their boat capsized while attempting to reach Greece from Turkey. Five others were rescued, and the search for two…
48-Hour Deadline from Abadi to Ankara; Turkey to Halt Troop Deployment to Northern Iraq
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Turkey to withdraw its troops from northern Iraq, threatening to escalate the issue to…
Iran Criticizes Turkey's Military Presence in Iraq
Iran has criticized Turkey's military presence in Iraq, labeling it as a violation of regional security and calling for coordination with the Iraqi government. The…
Haider al-Abadi: Turkey Must Immediately Withdraw Its Forces from Northern Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces from Nineveh province, citing a violation of Iraq's sovereignty. This comes as…
Belgian Physicists: Both Sides Are Lying About the Downing of the Russian Plane
Belgian physicists analyzed the downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkey, concluding that both countries' explanations are flawed. Their calculations indicate discrepancies in the…