Syria, Turkey

Turkey poised for military action as Syrian tensions rise
The Turkish Armed Forces have been put on high combat readiness due to the possibility of conducting an operation against Kurdish armed groups in Syria. This information was relayed to the pro-government newspaper "Türkiye" by sources from the Turkish Ministry of Defense.
Erdogan tells Iraqi Kurdish PM that Turkey working to keep Syria secure
ANKARA - Turkey is working to ensure that Syria's transformation over the last month will not bring new instabilities to the region, President Tayyip Erdogan told the Iraqi Kurdish prime minister, Erdogan's office said on Tuesday.
Turkey to Tell U.S. That Syria Needs to Be Rid of Terrorists, Turkish Source Says
Turkish officials will tell U.S. Under Secretary of State John Bass during talks in Ankara this week that Syria needs to be rid of terrorist groups to achieve stability and security, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said on Thursday.
Turkey poised for military move against Kurdish forces in Syria
The Turkish armed forces have been placed on full combat readiness due to the potential for operations against Kurdish armed groups in Syria. This information was provided to the pro-government newspaper "Türkiye" by sources within the Turkish Ministry of Defense.
US Working To Prevent Turkey Offensive In Syria: Blinken
The United States is working to address Turkey's concerns in Syria to dissuade the NATO ally from escalating an offensive against Kurdish fighters, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
Turkey's pro-Kurdish party to visit jailed militant leader again, party sources say
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party will hold face-to-face talks with imprisoned Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan for a ...
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As Trump praises Erdogan, Turkey says ready to take control of ISIS prisons in Syria
The top Turkish diplomat said Turkey is prepared to take control of the Islamic State detainee camps as he downplayed Israeli ...
Farmer unearths what may be Turkey's largest Roman mosaic
Mehmet Emin Sualp stumbled across the tiles while planting cherry saplings last year in a village 300 miles east of Ankara ...
Turkey says it will mount offensive against Kurdish YPG if demands not met
ANKARA - Turkey will carry out a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if the group does not meet Ankara's demands, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on ...
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Buoyed by drones, NATO deals, Turkey defense exports hit record $7.1B
The total value of defense exports surpassed Ankara's $6.5 billion target, with significant deals with European countries.
Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups ...
Turkey exploits post-9/11 counterterrorism model to target critics in exile
Turkey has drawn extensively from the U.S. counterterrorism post-9/11 playbook to go after exiled political enemies, in particular the Gulen movement.
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A Visitor’s Guide to Ankara, Turkey
Spread the loveIntroduction Welcome to Ankara, the capital city of Turkey! Often overshadowed by Istanbul, Ankara offers a ...
Turkey Detains 46 Suspects In Nationwide Operations Against Counterfeit Alcohol
A total of 46 suspects were detained in the past week in nationwide operations across Turkey targeting counterfeit alcohol ...