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…
Erdogan: The Request for Autonomy by Turkish Kurds is 'Treason'
Turkish President Erdogan condemned the call for autonomy by Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş as treason, escalating tensions in Kurdish regions of Turkey. Legal actions against…
Larijani's Jab at Turkey: The Era of Imperialism is Over
Ali Larijani criticized Turkey's regional ambitions, implying that the era of imperialism has ended. This comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Turkey over the…
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…
Turkey Withdraws Some Troops from Base in Northern Iraq
Turkey has begun withdrawing some of its troops from a base in northern Iraq following Iraq's demand for an immediate exit. This move comes amidst…
Jahangiri Criticizes Turkish Officials' Statements 'Against the Sacred Values of the Iranian People'
Eshaq Jahangiri criticized Turkish officials for making negative statements about Iran during a meeting with President Erdogan. The discussion arose after Erdogan complained about Iranian…
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.…
Crisis Between Russia and Turkey and Tensions in Iraq: Result of Political Panic
The article discusses the escalating crisis between Russia and Turkey, highlighting the economic sanctions imposed by Russia and Turkey's efforts to secure new energy markets,…
Turkey's Presence in Iraq: Ankara's 'Accidental Policy' in the Region
Turkey maintains a military presence in Iraq for training purposes, which has angered the Iraqi government, leading to threats of international action. The situation highlights…
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…
Velayati: Iran Will Not Compromise with the U.S. Over Syria
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that Iran will not compromise with the U.S. over Syria and emphasized support for Bashar…
Putin Threatens Turkey Again: 'Economic Sanctions Are Not the End'
Vladimir Putin has threatened Turkey with further retaliatory actions following the downing of a Russian warplane, asserting that economic sanctions will not be the only…
The Political Campaign between Turkey and Russia and Its Consequences
The downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkey has escalated tensions between the two nations, leading to economic sanctions from Russia and calls for…
Erdogan: I Will Resign If Putin's Accusation Is Proven
Turkish President Erdogan has stated he will resign if Russian President Putin's accusations of Turkey buying oil from ISIS are proven true. The tensions between…
Putin: Turkey Shot Down Jet to Protect Oil Trade with ISIS
Vladimir Putin accused Turkey of shooting down a Russian jet to protect its oil trade with ISIS, a claim Turkey denies. The incident has led…