Turkey to Continue "Military Operations" in Northern Syria, Iraq - Defense Minister

Turkey does not intend to stop its military operations in northern Syria and Iraq until the problem of terrorism is completely solved there, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Thursday.

Iraqis Suffering From Disastrous Medical Diseases Caused By US-Led Invasion - Advocate

The US-led invasion of Iraq has resulted in a dramatic rise in birth defects in the country, a problem that will remain in Iraq "forever," anti-nuclear advocate Helen Caldicott told Sputnik.

Pentagon chief, on surprise trip, says US troops to stay in Iraq

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has made an unannounced trip to Iraq, during which he said the United States is committed to keeping its military presence in the country and continuing the fight against ISIL (ISIS).

Turkey Agrees To Withdraw Troops From Syria After Trilateral Talks In Moscow - Reports

Ankara agreed to withdraw troops from Syrian territory following trilateral talks between the defense ministers of Russia, Syria and Turkey in Moscow on Wednesday, Syrian newspaper Al-Watan reported, citing anonymous sources in Damascus.

Turkey In Talks With Russia On Using Syrian Airspace For Operation Against PKK - Minister

Turkey is in talks with Russia on using of Syria's airspace to conduct a military operation against forces of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), designated terrorist by Ankara, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said.

US Arming PKK In Areas Where Turkey Going To Conduct Invasion

The United States continues to support the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), outlawed in Turkey, by resuming joint patrols in northern Syria and arming them in areas where the Turkish forces are going to conduct a ground military operation, Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak said on Thursday, citing security sources.

Turkey to ‘Definitely’ Complete ‘Security’ Corridor in Syria: Erdogan

Turkey’s president said his country will complete the 30-kilometer-deep (18.6-mile) “security strip” along its southern border in Syria.

US warns Turkey against disrupting anti-ISIS mission in Syria

The United States on Friday warned Turkey not to disrupt operations by US and Kurdish forces against terrorists in Syria, while acknowledging Ankara’s security concerns in the volatile region.

Turkey calls for US understanding ahead of possible Syria invasion

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar called on the US on Thursday to show understanding over a possible new Turkish invasion in Syria, after Washington voiced its “strong opposition” to such a move.

US defense chief urges Turkey not to launch Syria invasion

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar on Wednesday, expressing “strong opposition” to Ankara launching a new invasion in Syria, the Pentagon said.

Turkish army wrapped up preparations for ground operation in Syria

Turkish army units near the Syrian border have wrapped up preparations for a ground operation across the border and are awaiting an order for a start, the TRT television channel said on Monday.

Syria reinforces its army in northern Aleppo to repel possible Turkish attack — media

The Syrian army command has deployed more troops and armored vehicles to the city of Ayn al-Arab located 150 kilometers northwest of the city of Aleppo, the Al Watan ndewspaper said on Sunday, citing a Syrian military source.

2 Turkish Soldiers Killed, 3 Wounded in Northern Iraq

The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday the death of two Turkish soldiers and the wounding of three others by Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) gunfire in northern Iraq, Anadolu Agency reported.

Turkish Defense Ministry Denies Conducting Air Strike On US Observation Station In Syria

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Friday denied allegations the country's armed forces carried out an air strike on a US observation station in Syria, saying that the only target that Ankara may set during its ongoing operation is a terrorist organization.

Hundreds 'neutralised' in Turkish strikes on Syria - BBC News

Turkey has threatened to launch a land operation against Kurdish militants in Syria after carrying out air strikes that killed 254 "terrorists" on Sunday.

Turkey to attack Kurdish militants with soldiers, tanks, we will root out all of them as soon as possible: Erdogan

Turkey will attack militants with tanks and soldiers soon, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, signaling a possible ground offensive against a Kurdish militia in Syria after retaliatory strikes escalated along the Syrian border.

US says continues to oppose any military action destabilizing Syria

The United States continues to oppose any military action that destabilizes the situation in Syria, a State Department spokesperson said on Monday, adding that Washington has communicated its serious concerns to Ankara over the impact of such an offensive on the goal to fight against Islamic State.

Turkey Could Conduct Land "Operation", Invasion In Syria - Reports

The air operation that Turkey has carried out in northern Syria could be the first step toward a land operation, Turkish daily Yeni Safak reports.

Iran Increases Troops Near Kurdistan Region, Threatening Ground Operation

Iran has recently sent new military reinforcements to its western borders close to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and threatened to launch a cross-border ground invasion into Iraqi Kurdistan against Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, a senior Iraqi Kurdish official in Iraq who asked to remain anonymous told VOA.

Greece complains to NATO and United Nations over Turkey’s invasion remarks | Al Arabiya English

Greece has sent letters to NATO and the United Nations, complaining over what it called “inflammatory” statements by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and asking them to condemn Ankara’s behavior, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday.