Iraqi parliament is discussing the American presence under the resolution to end *ALL* foreign presence in Iraq. This includes TR. Likely under Iranian guidance.
TR Military Operations in Northern Iraq
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To my knowledge, we never agreed with Iraq to deploy Turkish soldiers to Iraq, but with KRG. Did Iraq ever gave its permission?
Iraq has been protesting it for a long time, filing a complaint with the UN even.
Iraq to file UN complaint over Turkish ‘incursion’
Haider al-Abadi instructs foreign minister to make a complaint over what he calls a ‘violation of Iraqi sovereignty’.
“The Turkish delegation was told that the only way to resolve the crisis is the full withdrawal of Turkish troops from Iraqi territory, and this will open the way for positive relations,” Thursday’s statement said."
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Exactly. It's a "senin duanla doğmadım ki senin bedduanla öleyim" type of thing. We never asked for Iraqi permission to operate in N Iraq. Our partner there is KRG, not Iraqi government.Iraq has been protesting it for a long time, filing a complaint with the UN even.
Iraq to file UN complaint over Turkish ‘incursion’
Haider al-Abadi instructs foreign minister to make a complaint over what he calls a ‘violation of Iraqi sovereignty’.www.aljazeera.com
“The Turkish delegation was told that the only way to resolve the crisis is the full withdrawal of Turkish troops from Iraqi territory, and this will open the way for positive relations,” Thursday’s statement said."
They can protest all they want, everyone knows what's going on. This won't effect our operations directly unless they put their money where their mouth is and move the army up north. If and when Iran wants to take matters into its own hand by using PMU, that's another issue.
Depends, Iranian aligned factions in Iraq have been reducing the autonomy of the KRG as much as they can, such as the oil sales (which TR made large profits from). TR has been balancing relations with Baghdad and Barzani but we will have to choose a side at some point in the near future - Iran or KRG
Although law doesn't matter much in this region so I doubt Iraq will move it's army up North and state they have the law on their side while evicting TR (potential conflict - how would TR respond?)
The PMU is going to be the likely response, rockets and drones on TR positions and interests, businesses while Iraq pretends it doesn't know where the source is. That would be the big problem for TR.
America is the litmus test, if America leaves, so is TR.
Funny thing about this resolution - Iran would stay in Iraq as they are not officially there.
I think this is about Iran, not a new operation. TR is worried about Iranian influence.
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It is expected a new operation to be started on Tepe Bahar, but just as you, I don't think this was the main theme of talk.
KDP knows very well what is coming and developments on tactical level also shows that. The emptied villages, the establishment of Peshmerga control points between Gara and Tepe Bahar, the airstrikes towards PKK targets in the vicinity of Sergele and the restraint from withdrawal of Turkish forces from the Matin Mountain suggests that we can expect a operation at Tepe Bahar this year. Even if by first glance this looks like something that is preventing the regular flow of logistics from Gara towards Sergele (Matin tunnel) it also carries importance for Tepe Bahar as well.
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Turkish warplanes carried out airstrikes on Matin Mountain, the strait in Sergele village and the Nhele region.
The target hit is marked with red. Looks like our forces are continue to disrupt the logistics towards the Matin tunnel network.
The target hit is marked with red. Looks like our forces are continue to disrupt the logistics towards the Matin tunnel network.
Lol again, it's only been a few days.
Also world governments summit. Interesting that the KRG are there.
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Looks like terrorists are using the bad weather conditions as usual. No casualties reported so far.
Today in the evening, violent clashes took place between the Turkish Armed Forces and PKK terrorists in the Matin axis.
Commander of the Land Forces, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, went on inspections at the 2nd Border Brigade Command in Hakkari, Cukurca, the Zer Tepe base area in the Claw-Lock Operation region, and the 172nd Armored Brigade Command in Sırnak's Silopi district.
General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu visited the convenience facilities in the barracks and base areas where the troops are stationed and examined the living conditions of the personnel. Meeting with the commanders and other personnel in the region, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu shared his experiences with the personnel and gave instructions regarding the measures taken.
Today in the evening, violent clashes took place between the Turkish Armed Forces and PKK terrorists in the Matin axis.
Commander of the Land Forces, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, went on inspections at the 2nd Border Brigade Command in Hakkari, Cukurca, the Zer Tepe base area in the Claw-Lock Operation region, and the 172nd Armored Brigade Command in Sırnak's Silopi district.
General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu visited the convenience facilities in the barracks and base areas where the troops are stationed and examined the living conditions of the personnel. Meeting with the commanders and other personnel in the region, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu shared his experiences with the personnel and gave instructions regarding the measures taken.
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Looks like talks with PUK didn't work. Cooking.
- PUK's support for the terrorist organization in Sulaymaniyah -
President Erdoğan:
When it comes to our survival and national security, we close the doors of tolerance and do whatever is necessary.
- PUK's support for the terrorist organization in Sulaymaniyah -
President Erdoğan:
When it comes to our survival and national security, we close the doors of tolerance and do whatever is necessary.
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At least 4 terrorists were killed in the encounter. No casualties from our side.
What does this sound like to you guys?
To me it is like Erdogan is asking Iran for help or to negotiate
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With our neighbors?
It could not be Syria or Iran, because they dont give a damn about the PKK.
It must be Iraq. Iraq needs a pro-Turkish regime so that they can conduct a real and serious antiterror program.
It could not be Syria or Iran, because they dont give a damn about the PKK.
It must be Iraq. Iraq needs a pro-Turkish regime so that they can conduct a real and serious antiterror program.
Iraq is owned by Iran. The only Turkish ally there is the KDP half of the KRG and part of the Turkmen front that isn't Salihi hashd
Seems important.
I get the feeling Erdogan is trying to build an Arab alliance through the KDP against Iran, but Iran has been shooting down all these strategies so far.
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