US, Turkey and Operation Possibilities in Northern Iraq

 After the statements of Prime Minister Erdogan in January that the coordinator mechanism between Turkey, US and Iraq against the PKK terrorist organization did not work out, Turkey has come to the final decision stage against PKK terrorist organization issue.

Yesterday, Chief of General Staff Yasar Buyukanit said that from the military perspective an operation into Northern Iraq should be done, however a political decision should be made in order to stage such an operation. He added that Northern Iraq is a training field for the PKK and gives logistical support to the terrorists.

The frequency of terrorist activities of PKK increased as the weather conditions become warmer. Recently, 10 Turkish soldiers lost their lives during the clashes between PKK and Turkish army. Moreover, terrorists with explosives are being arrested every passing day. The absence of a certain authority in Northern Iraq makes this region an attractive place for terrorist groups and illegal organizations. Under these circumstances, Turkish army perceives a military operation as a necessity.

This kind of a possibility really disturbs the US and it always states that Turkey should not take a unilateral decision and make an operation in N. Iraq. It might be true that Turkey to move unilaterally and make an operation in N. Iraq would be so wrong. However, Turkey does not need advice, but the cooperative support of the US in its fight against ...........

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