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Iraq's president says Turkey's offensive into KRG 'a threat to our national security'

Iraq's president says Turkey's offensive into KRG 'a threat to our national security'

"These attacks were carried out despite our warnings. We have previously called for these attacks to be stopped," President Salih has said.

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

It was "hypocritical" of the government to start a military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan region while demanding peace between Russia and Ukraine, according to the HDP.

Turkey launches new military operation into Iraq's Kurdistan Region

Turkey launches new military operation into Iraq's Kurdistan Region

The "Operation Claw-Lock" is the latest in a series of cross-border operations Turkey has carried out since May 2019.

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Turkey's airstrikes with fighter jets and drones targeted several locations in Iraq's Kurdistan region and a town in SDF-held areas in Syria's north.

3 February 2022

Four soldiers lose their lives in Iraq, Syria

Four soldiers lose their lives in Iraq, Syria

According to the statement released by Turkey's Ministry of National Defense, three soldiers have lost their lives in Iraq. Falling from a high place in Syria’s Idlib, one soldier has passed away at hospital.

9 December 2021

Turkey’s Parliament passes motion extending troop deployment in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon

Turkey’s Parliament passes motion extending troop deployment in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon

The motion extending troop deployment in Iraq and Syria has been passed by the ruling AKP, MHP and İYİ Party while the motion of continued participation in a Lebanon peacekeeping mission has also been backed by the main opposition CHP.

27 October 2021

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

A military bases in Iraq's north was targeted by PKK members, the Defense Ministry has said.

One soldier loses his life in ‘Operation Claw’

One soldier loses his life in ‘Operation Claw’

Losing his life in a mortar attack in Iraq’s north, soldier Hakan Bali joined the “Operation Claw-Lightning” after taking leave and getting engaged last week.

Two soldiers lose their lives in ‘Operation Claw’

Two soldiers lose their lives in ‘Operation Claw’

In a conflict that broke out in the area where the Turkish Armed Forces is carrying out the “Operation Claw” in Iraq’s north, two soldiers have lost their lives and one wounded soldier has been hospitalized.

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

KCK leader Karayılan claimed last week that Turkey wanted to make the PKK and the Peshmarga fight each other.

Turkey continues new military operation in Iraq's Kurdistan region, one solider loses his life

Turkey continues new military operation in Iraq's Kurdistan region, one solider loses his life

The Turkish Armed Forces on April 23 launched a new operation as part of the "Claw Operations" targeting the PKK.

Buldan: Government attacking HDP to cover up failure in Gare operation

Buldan: Government attacking HDP to cover up failure in Gare operation

"They went to Gare to save the future of their ruling power. They hoped to return with a political victory. They sacrificed 13 people for their political calculations," Buldan has said.

24 February 2021

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

CHP leader says Erdoğan is responsible for the deaths of 13 security personnel in Iraq

The hostages held by the PKK lost their lives during a military operation to rescue them.

16 February 2021

AKP spokesperson accuses US of supporting terrorism

GARE OPERATION

AKP spokesperson accuses US of supporting terrorism

"Those who cannot clearly condemn the PKK terrorist organization cannot talk about the fight against terrorism," Çelik has said.

16 February 2021

After Erdoğan's rebuke, Blinken says PKK responsible for killings of Turkey's security personnel

After Erdoğan's rebuke, Blinken says PKK responsible for killings of Turkey's security personnel

The president lashed out at the US after it initially said it condemned the killings of captured security personnel in Iraq "if the reports were confirmed."

16 February 2021

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

DEATH OF 13 SOLDIERS, POLICE OFFICERS

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

While the prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the social media posts about the 13 soldiers and police officers who died during a military operation in northern Iraq, the HDP has released a statement about the losses of life.

15 February 2021

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Turkey has completed a four-day military operation in the territory of the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq, Akar has said.

14 February 2021

Military operation in northern Iraq: 2 soldiers lose their lives

Military operation in northern Iraq: 2 soldiers lose their lives

In a military operation launched by the Turkish Armed Forces, commando captain Burak Coşkun and sergeant major Harun Turhan have lost their lives and four soldiers have been wounded in northern Iraq.

11 February 2021

Turkey's defense minister presses Baghdad, Erbil for cooperation against PKK

Turkey's defense minister presses Baghdad, Erbil for cooperation against PKK

After meeting senior Iraqi and KRG officials, Minister Akar has said they have agreed on many issues, including "removing the PKK from Shingal."

21 January 2021

KRG's Barzani meets Erdoğan, Foreign Minister in Ankara

KRG's Barzani meets Erdoğan, Foreign Minister in Ankara

After his meeting with France's Macron and Iraqi leaders, Barzani arrived in Ankara.

4 September 2020

Border crossing between Turkey, Iraq's KRG closed due to coronavirus

Border crossing between Turkey, Iraq's KRG closed due to coronavirus

The Habur-Ibrahim Khalil border crossings reopened in May after being shut down at the start of March.

Turkey launches land operation into Iraq's Kurdistan region

Turkey launches land operation into Iraq's Kurdistan region

Days after targeting the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) with airstrikes in Iraq's north, the country's defense ministry has announced that a land operation has begun.

KRG to not Hand Border Gates to Baghdad

KRG to not Hand Border Gates to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Regional Government has declared that none of the border gates would be handed to the government of Baghdad.

29 September 2017

Oil Assurance by Turkey to Iraq

Oil Assurance by Turkey to Iraq

Iraq has declared that Turkey would maintain oil export with the government of Baghdad, and PM Yıldırım has said, “Turkey will now run all its economic, business and diplomatic relations with Iraq through the central government”.

28 September 2017

Iraqi PM Warns Turkey to not Enter Its Territory

Iraqi PM Warns Turkey to not Enter Its Territory

As to Turkey’s deployment to Iraqi border, Iraqi PM Haider Abadi has said “We do not want to fight Turkey. God forbid, even if we engage in war with them, the Turks will pay a heavy price. Whenever a country fights a neighboring country, there will be no winner, both will end up losing,"

2 November 2016

‘Nobody Accepts Turkey’s Ottomanism Discourse’

INTERVIEW WITH ASST. PROF. DR. ARGUN BAŞKAN

‘Nobody Accepts Turkey’s Ottomanism Discourse’

Asst. Prof. Dr. Argun Başkan has commented on Turkey’s discourses of Misak-ı Milli and participating both in the operation and the negotiations for Mosul for bianet.

20 October 2016 Ekin Karaca

Iraqi PM Abadi Responds to Erdoğan on Twitter

Iraqi PM Abadi Responds to Erdoğan on Twitter

Iraqi PM Abadi has responded to President Erdoğan, who said Turkish troops won’t leave Bashiqa, on Twitter: We will liberate our land through the determination of our men and not by video calls”.

12 October 2016

PM Yıldırım: Military Has Been in Iraq for a Long Time

PM Yıldırım: Military Has Been in Iraq for a Long Time

PM Yıldırım has issued a statement about Iraq, Mosul and Bashiqa dispute. “It is not that our soldiers went there today. They have been there for a long time and carrying meaningful activities there”, the PM said.

US: Turkish Troops in Iraq are Illegal

US: Turkish Troops in Iraq are Illegal

Iraq Coalition spokesperson Dorrian in his statement has said “Turkish troops in Iraqi lands are not deployed with an official approval by the Iraqi Government”. Iraq had also stated that Turkey’s presence in Bashiqa camp in Mosul was invasive.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Mosul was Hit by Our Approval

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Mosul was Hit by Our Approval

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared that hitting on Turkey’s consulate premises in Mosul by coalition jets against ISIS took place by Turkey’s approval.

Turkey Withdraws from Mosul

Turkey Withdraws from Mosul

Turkey has announced withdrawing from Mosul where it had sent troops on December 5, to serve as a “training camp against ISIS”.

21 December 2015

Turkey’s Head of Intelligence, PM Undersecretary Meet Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi

Turkey’s Head of Intelligence, PM Undersecretary Meet Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi

Prime Ministry has expressed that respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity was emphasized in the meeting with Iraqi administration.

11 December 2015

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