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Türkiye will not target US, Russia or Iran's forces in Syria offensive, says presidential spokesperson

Türkiye will not target US, Russia or Iran's forces in Syria offensive, says presidential spokesperson

"To say that 'keeping of ISIS prisoners cannot be guaranteed in case Türkiye starts a ground offensive to the north of Syria' means that PYD/YPG are holding the ISIS prisoners as hostage" said Kalın.

5 December 2022

Paul Levin: Türkiye holds the threat of veto as Damocles’ sword

NATO-SWEDEN-TÜRKİYE

Paul Levin: Türkiye holds the threat of veto as Damocles’ sword

“Sweden's lifting of the de facto arms embargo is a real concession as we are now at a moment when Türkiye is considering a renewed military operation in northern Syria," says Dr. Levin, commenting on Sweden’s NATO bid and its relations with Türkiye.

2 December 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Pentagon 'strongly opposes' new Syria operation by Türkiye

Pentagon 'strongly opposes' new Syria operation by Türkiye

Lloyd J. Austin and Hulusi Akar had a phone call over the İstanbul bomb attack and the recent military escalation in northern Syria.

1 December 2022

Türkiye may start ground offensive in Syria 'at any moment,' says presidential spokesperson

Türkiye may start ground offensive in Syria 'at any moment,' says presidential spokesperson

Since the deadly İstanbul bombng in mid-November, Türkiye has been pressing for a new military operation into the Kurdish-controlled parts of Syria.

29 November 2022

Erdoğan says normalization with Syria possible

Erdoğan says normalization with Syria possible

President Erdoğan said, responding to a question on his recent meeting with President Sisi, "Just as relations between Türkiye and Egypt take shape, ties with Syria can follow same path in the next period."

28 November 2022

‘There is a limit as to how far Sweden can go to meet Erdoğan’s demands’

BITTE HAMMARGREN

‘There is a limit as to how far Sweden can go to meet Erdoğan’s demands’

“Neither Sweden’s nor Finland’s governments can tell courts whom to extradite; that would be contradictory to the rule of law,” says independent analyst Hammargren, commenting on Sweden’s NATO bid and its relations with Turkey.

27 November 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Türkiye's defense minister denies targeting US base during Syria airstrikes

Türkiye's defense minister denies targeting US base during Syria airstrikes

The Pentagon had criticized Türkiye for "directly threatening the safety of US personnel. Akar denied the claims of airstrikes near a US observation point.

25 November 2022

Reports: Türkiye strikes oil fields, 'ISIS camp' in northern Syria

Reports: Türkiye strikes oil fields, 'ISIS camp' in northern Syria

Türkiye continues drone strikes and artillery shelling targeting the SDF positions in Syria. Meanwhile, a rocket attack killed three people in a town controlled by Türkiye's allies.

25 November 2022

Pentagon says Türkiye's airstrikes threaten US personnel, Erdoğan says 'it's just the beginning'

Pentagon says Türkiye's airstrikes threaten US personnel, Erdoğan says 'it's just the beginning'

As Türkiye continues shelling northern Syria, the president says a ground offensive is imminent. The Pentagon, meanwhile, said the attacks directly threatened the safety of US personnel.

24 November 2022

CPJ says Türkiye should investigate killing of journalist in Syria airstrikes

CPJ says Türkiye should investigate killing of journalist in Syria airstrikes

In response to the İstanbul bombing on November 13, Türkiye carried out widespread airstrikes targeting the PKK in Iraq and Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria.

23 November 2022

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Interior Minister Soylu hosted Germany's Nancy Fraeser in Ankara.

23 November 2022

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

The army shelled several areas in northern Syria after rocket and mortar attacks injured eight security personnel and killed three civilians in border areas. The European Parliament, Sweden and Iraq also called for restraint.

22 November 2022

Syria airstrikes: NATO chief says Türkiye's response to 'terrorism' should be 'proportionate'

Syria airstrikes: NATO chief says Türkiye's response to 'terrorism' should be 'proportionate'

Türkiye is the country "that suffers from terrorist attacks the most" among the NATO allies, Stoltenberg has said.

21 November 2022

Several detained in protests against Türkiye's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan

Several detained in protests against Türkiye's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan

The police did not allow demonstrations and battered the protesters. In three cities, governors issued demonstration bans.

21 November 2022

Türkiye's military operations in Syria won't be limited to airstrikes, says Erdoğan

Türkiye's military operations in Syria won't be limited to airstrikes, says Erdoğan

The president has once again signaled a ground offensive, following Sunday's airstrikes targeting dozens of locations in Syria and Iraq.

21 November 2022

Mortar attack from northern Syria kills three, including a child, in southeast Türkiye

Mortar attack from northern Syria kills three, including a child, in southeast Türkiye

A mortar shell hit a school in Antep city in what was the third such attack following Türkiye's airstrikes in Syria and Iraq. A child and a teacher are among the killed while six others were injured, said the interior minister.

21 November 2022

European politicians denounce Türkiye's airstrikes on YPG in Syria

European politicians denounce Türkiye's airstrikes on YPG in Syria

Türkiye's warplanes hit dozens of targets in Iraq and Syria. While European politicians denounced the attack, Brett McGurk said the US "wants to make sure that the border with Türkiye is secure."

21 November 2022

Eight security personnel injured in rocket attack targeting border area in southeast Türkiye

Eight security personnel injured in rocket attack targeting border area in southeast Türkiye

The attack came after Türkiye's large-scale airstrikes in Syria and Iraq.

21 November 2022

Türkiye launches airstrikes in Syria, Iraq: Dozens reportedly killed, including journalist, soldiers

Türkiye launches airstrikes in Syria, Iraq: Dozens reportedly killed, including journalist, soldiers

The strikes were carried out in retaliation to last week's bomb attack in İstanbul, the government said. Dozens of people, including Syrian government soldiers and SDF fighters, as well as a journalist, were reportedly killed in the raids.

20 November 2022

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

İbrahim Kalın also talked about the recent tensions with Greece and rapproachment with Syria.

13 October 2022

Erdoğan meets Pashinyan, says may meet Assad as well

EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY

Erdoğan meets Pashinyan, says may meet Assad as well

The president had a series of meetings with other government leaders at the European Political Community summit in Prague.

Türkiye launches artillery strikes on SAA, SDF positions in Kobanî

Türkiye launches artillery strikes on SAA, SDF positions in Kobanî

Several soldiers and SDF members were killed and wounded in the attacks, according to reports.

21 September 2022

'Eight children killed, 24 wounded in Türkiye's recent drone strikes in northern Syria'

'Eight children killed, 24 wounded in Türkiye's recent drone strikes in northern Syria'

Over the past few weeks, local media outlets and war monitoring groups have reported drone and artillery strikes carried out in the region by Türkiye, which has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.

New military offensive in Syria 'unacceptable,' says Lavrov

New military offensive in Syria 'unacceptable,' says Lavrov

Türkiye's president previously implied that Russia would give the green light for a new operation if Ankara reconciled with Damascus.

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Iran-based media outlets had claimed that the two leaders would meet in Uzbekistan. Çavuşoğlu refuted the reports, noting that Assad was not invited to the event.

ISIS member who allegedly ordered burning of soldiers wants release in exchange for testimony

ISIS member who allegedly ordered burning of soldiers wants release in exchange for testimony

The suspect claimed he wasn't the "qadi" who ordered the killings and claimed to know his identity and whereabouts.

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Government ally Bahçeli has also announced support for increased dialogue between Ankara and Damascus.

Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

Widespread protests against Türkiye in northwestern Syria • Another music festival is banned after pressure from Islamic groups • Threats, lawsuits against journalists • Top court admits Tuğluk's condition may worsen, but refuses to order her release

15 August 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

"We must somehow make the opposition and the regime in Syria come to terms. Otherwise, there will be no lasting peace," Çavuşoğlu has said. His remarks triggered protests in the Türkiye-controlled parts of Syria.

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

"We maintain a firm position on Finland and Sweden. The NATO membership of these two countries will not be approved until the promises made to our country are fulfilled," the president has said.

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

In their second meeting in 17 days, which took about four hours, the two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the Ukraine grain deal and Türkiye's intentions for a new Syria offensive.

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

The recent US House legislation to restrict the sale of the fighter jets to Turkey would not be "binding," according to the president.