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Turkish forces destroy 6 militants in Iraq

Turkish forces destroy 6 militants in Iraq

Turkish jets destroyed six PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. The airstrikes were carried out in Zap and Hakurk regions on Sunday, the ministry said on Twitter, adding that the terrorists were plotting …

Turkish forces 'neutralize' 6 PKK terrorists in N.Iraq

Turkish forces 'neutralize' 6 PKK terrorists in N.Iraq

At least six PKK terrorists were “neutralized” in air operations carried out in northern Iraq on Saturday, according to the Turkish military, Yeni Şafak reported. Turkish authorities often use the word …

Rocket fire from Iraq kills Turkish soldier in Hakkari

Rocket fire from Iraq kills Turkish soldier in Hakkari

One Turkish serviceman was killed and four more people, including a civilian, were injured in the rocket fire from Iraq's northern areas controlled by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the authorities of Turkey's Hakkari province …

Turkish army neutralizes nine PKK terrorists in Iraq

Turkish army neutralizes nine PKK terrorists in Iraq

The Turkish Armed Forces neutralized nine Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) terrorists in northern Iraq in air operations during the last two days, according to a statement. It was reported that the PKK terrorists were preparing for …

Turkish forces eliminate top PKK member in Iraq

Turkish forces eliminate top PKK member in Iraq

Turkish forces eliminated a senior member of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which is listed as a terrorist organization in Turkey, during an operation in Iraqi Sinjar, the Turkish general staff said. "Ismail Ozden, a …

Turkish army destroys terrorist hideouts in N. Iraq

Turkish army destroys terrorist hideouts in N. Iraq

Turkish jets destroyed terrorist shelters, hideouts, and weapons pits as part of anti-terror operations in northern Iraq on Friday, the military said on Saturday, Anadolu agency reported. In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said …

Turkey's air strikes kill 26 PKK militants in Iraq

Turkey's air strikes kill 26 PKK militants in Iraq

The Turkish military said air strikes its forces carried out killed 26 Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in northern Iraq’s Qandil mountain region on June 12. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said today …

Turkey prepares for further operations in Syria and Iraq

Turkey prepares for further operations in Syria and Iraq

Turkey has started preparations to clear northern Syria’s Ayn al-Arab, Ras al-Ain and Tel Abyad regions from militants up to the Iraqi border, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that it would also clear militants …

Turkish FM to visit Iraq

Turkish FM to visit Iraq

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will visit Iraq on Jan. 21, said the Turkish Foreign Ministry in a message Jan. 20, Trend reports. Cavusoglu will have a meeting with Iraq’s Foreign Minister …

Nine Iraqi nationals die in Turkey road accident

Nine Iraqi nationals die in Turkey road accident

Nine people have been killed and 28 have been wounded in a bus accident in the southeastern district of Silopi in Sirnak. The bus carrying Iraqi nationals had been moving from Turkey to Iraq, the Dogan News Agency reported. …

Turkey launches operation in Iraq

Turkey launches operation in Iraq

The Armed Forces of Turkey in the fight against the Workers' Party of Kurdistan (PKK) launched a ground operation in Iraq, Trend reported citing Turkish media. Reportedly, the ground operations in the north of Iraq are …

 Turkish jets destroy more than 40 PKK targets in Iraq

Turkish jets destroy more than 40 PKK targets in Iraq

Over 40 PKK targets have been destroyed in an airstrike in northern Iraq, the Turkish military said. In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said the airstrikes were launched Monday in the Asos region near the mountainous border with …

Turkey ready to help Iran and Iraq in earthquake aftermath

Turkey ready to help Iran and Iraq in earthquake aftermath

Turkey's Foreign Ministry issued a statement at offered condolences to Iraq and said Turkey is "ready to help" through the Disaster Management Agency and the Red Crescent. "Turkey stands ready to provide search and …

 Turkey to open new border gate with Iraq

Turkey to open new border gate with Iraq

Turkey and Iraq have agreed to open a new border gate and its construction will begin once the necessary security measures are taken, Turkey’s customs minister Bulent Tufenkci said. "I had the impression that …