Turkish military
A comparison between the Egyptian and Turkish armies… which is stronger?
Egypt
July 21, 2020
A comparison between the Egyptian and Turkish armies… which is stronger?
In light of growing tensions between Egypt and Turkey surrounding the ongoing crisis in Libya, some people have questions about…
Libyan parliament officially grants Egypt right to military intervention in Libya
Egypt
July 14, 2020
Libyan parliament officially grants Egypt right to military intervention in Libya
The Libyan parliament on Monday granted the Egyptian armed forces the right to intervene in the country’s ongoing conflict to…
Turkey moves troops against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq
Middle East
June 17, 2020
Turkey moves troops against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey said Wednesday it has airlifted troops for a cross-border ground operation against Turkey’s Kurdish rebels…
Turkey in talks to use two Libya military bases: source
Middle East
June 15, 2020
Turkey in talks to use two Libya military bases: source
ANKARA (Reuters) — Turkey and Libya’s internationally recognized government are discussing possible Turkish use of two military bases in the…
Turkey reinforcing Syrian border: DHA
Middle East
December 23, 2018
Turkey reinforcing Syrian border: DHA
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey is sending reinforcements to its border with Syria, Demiroren News Agency (DHA) reported on Sunday,…
What’s next after Turkey seizes Syria’s Afrin
Middle East
March 20, 2018
What’s next after Turkey seizes Syria’s Afrin
Turkey’s seizure of the town of Afrin in northern Syria is a significant military achievement for Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
US-backed Syria force denies Islamic State in area targeted by Turkey
Middle East
January 24, 2018
US-backed Syria force denies Islamic State in area targeted by Turkey
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) rejected a Turkish army statement that Islamic State was present in the Afrin region…
Turkey’s threatens attack ‘at any moment’ on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria
Middle East
January 15, 2018
Turkey’s threatens attack ‘at any moment’ on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria
Turkey is enraged about US plans for a Kurdish-led “border force” in Syria — A Turkish attack would further strain relations…
Turkey military allows Islamic headscarves for officers
Middle East
February 23, 2017
Turkey military allows Islamic headscarves for officers
Turkey's military has changed its regulations to allow female officers to wear headscarves while on duty, defense officials said Wednesday,…
Turkey PM criticizes ‘provocative’ Iraqi leadership
Middle East
October 22, 2016
Turkey PM criticizes ‘provocative’ Iraqi leadership
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Saturday criticized Iraq's leadership, saying it was "being provocative" with recent comments and said…