March 2003
Colin Powell's Three-Day Visit to Turkey and Belgium - 2003-03-31
Colin Powell is visiting Turkey and Belgium to improve U.S. relations with Turkey and NATO allies, which have been strained by the Iraq war. He…
Turkey Temporarily Closes Its Airspace to U.S. Missiles - 2003-03-28
Turkey has temporarily restricted its airspace to U.S. missiles after a Tomahawk missile crashed on its territory. This decision comes amid ongoing military operations related…
Deployment of 30,000 Fresh American Troops to the Persian Gulf - 2003-03-27
The U.S. is deploying over 30,000 troops, including the 4th Infantry Division, to the Persian Gulf to engage in combat against Iraq. This move follows…
Deployment of Turkish Forces to Northern Iraq in Case of Refugee Influx
Turkey is preparing to deploy forces to northern Iraq if a refugee crisis occurs, with plans to establish a refugee camp within its borders. Abdullah…
New U.S. Command Center in Kurdish Region - 2003-03-25
The U.S. Army is setting up a command center in northern Iraq's Kurdish region to support humanitarian efforts and maintain security. This move is significant…
President Bush Warns Turkey to Stay Away from Northern Iraq - 2003-03-25
President Bush has warned Turkey against military intervention in northern Iraq to avoid conflict with Iraqi Kurds. The Iraqi Kurds have threatened retaliation if Turkey…
The United States and Turkey Still Disagree on the Deployment of Turkish Soldiers
The U.S. and Turkey are at an impasse over the deployment of Turkish troops to northern Iraq, with the U.S. and EU opposing the move.…
Turkish Soldiers Enter Kurdish Region - 2003-03-22
Turkey has deployed around 1,000 soldiers to northern Iraq to stop Iraqi Kurds from entering Turkey, facing opposition from the U.S. and Iraqi Kurds. The…
Turkey Opens Airspace to Warplanes
Turkey has opened its airspace to U.S. and British warplanes after negotiations regarding Turkish military presence in northern Iraq. This move aims to prevent an…
U.S. Military Supplies Will Not Pass Through Turkey - 2003-03-22
U.S. military supplies will be rerouted through the Suez Canal instead of Turkey, ending efforts to deploy troops from Turkish bases. Over 20 cargo ships…
Turkey's Airspace Remains Closed to US and UK Fighter Jets
Turkey's airspace is still closed to US and UK fighter jets amid ongoing negotiations between US and Turkish officials over the entry of Turkish forces…
Turkey: We Act Urgently - 2003-03-18
Turkey is preparing to take urgent action regarding U.S. military operations in Iraq, following a unanimous decision by its political and military leaders. There is…
Turkey Holds Emergency Meeting to Review U.S. Use of Bases and Airspace
Turkey has called an emergency meeting to discuss the potential use of its bases by U.S. forces for an attack on Iraq, with a parliamentary…
Bombing of Iraqi Radars at the Jordan Border - 2003-03-15
On March 15, 2003, a U.S. B-1 bomber attacked Iraqi radar sites near the Jordan border. This military action coincided with the movement of U.S.…
U.S. Pressure on Turkey to Allow Use of Its Airspace
The U.S. is exerting pressure on Turkey to permit the use of its airspace for military operations against Iraq, following a recent rejection by the…
Turkey Seeks Commitment from the U.S.
Turkey is demanding that the U.S. commit to preventing Kurdish independence in northern Iraq before a new vote on U.S. military deployment. This is crucial…
Turkey's Decision to Reject the Deployment of American Soldiers Complicates U.S. Military Planning
Turkey has rejected a U.S. plan to deploy soldiers for a potential war with Iraq, complicating American military strategies. This decision surprised U.S. officials, who…
Turkish Parliament Approves Deployment of American Forces - 2003-03-01
The Turkish Parliament has approved the deployment of American forces in Turkey for a potential war against Iraq. This decision allows the U.S. to use…