Turkey – Page 49 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘Come Back to the Right Track’: China Calls on Turkey to Halt Operation Peace Spring in Syria

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang has commented on the ongoing Turkish military op in northern Syria, urging the country to stop it and “come back to the right track”. … Read More >‘Come Back to the Right Track’: China Calls on Turkey to Halt Operation Peace Spring in Syria

USA

Fake news fail! ABC claims footage from Kentucky gun range shows Turkish attack on Kurdish civilians

Posted on October 15, 2019October 20, 2019By Editor

In a scarcely believable display of extreme incompetence or bald-faced lying, ABC News has broadcast footage from a Kentucky gun show, claiming it shows a Turkish assault on Kurdish civilians in northern Syria. … Read More >Fake news fail! ABC claims footage from Kentucky gun range shows Turkish attack on Kurdish civilians

Middle East

Pentagon to ‘press NATO allies to sanction Turkey’ over Syrian op, blames Erdogan for potential ‘war crimes & ISIS resurgence’

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Turkey’s operation in northeast Syria has “undermined” the US-led campaign against Islamic State terrorists, the Pentagon has claimed, warning that Washington will be “pressing” their NATO allies to sanction Ankara. … Read More >Pentagon to ‘press NATO allies to sanction Turkey’ over Syrian op, blames Erdogan for potential ‘war crimes & ISIS resurgence’

Middle East

Syrian Army ‘enters city of Manbij’ at the height of Turkish offensive against Kurds

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

The Syrian Arab Army has entered the northeastern city of Manbij, state media has reported. … Read More >Syrian Army ‘enters city of Manbij’ at the height of Turkish offensive against Kurds

Middle East USA

‘Fully prepared to destroy economy’: Trump sanctions Turkish officials, raises steel tariffs & stops $100bn trade deal

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019By Editor

Accusing Turkey of endangering civilians and threatening peace and security with its Syrian operation, US President Donald Trump has announced upcoming tariffs and sanctions against Turkish officials and economy. … Read More >‘Fully prepared to destroy economy’: Trump sanctions Turkish officials, raises steel tariffs & stops $100bn trade deal

Middle East

Syrian Army deployed to country’s northeast to counter ‘Turkish aggression’ – state media

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019By Editor

Syrian government troops have reportedly entered Tell Tamer, a town in the middle of the Kurdish-controlled part of the country, amid a continuing Turkish offensive against Kurdish militias. … Read More >Syrian Army deployed to country’s northeast to counter ‘Turkish aggression’ – state media

Middle East

US troops ‘leave’ Kobani as Turkish incursion advances and Kurds make deal with Damascus

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019By Editor

American troops have reportedly withdrawn from their observation post in the town of Kobani in northern Syria as Turkish army advances deeper south and Damascus says it sent the Army to the area. … Read More >US troops ‘leave’ Kobani as Turkish incursion advances and Kurds make deal with Damascus

Middle East

Turkey Vows Retaliation For Possible US Economic Sanctions

Posted on October 12, 2019October 12, 2019By Editor

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told reporters earlier on Friday that the Trump administration is considering enacting an order that would vastly expand Washington’s’ ability to impose economic sanctions against Ankara over the ongoing military offensive in northern Syria. … Read More >Turkey Vows Retaliation For Possible US Economic Sanctions

Middle East

Explosion reported near US outpost in Syria, amid speculation Turkey accidentally shells US special forces

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019By Editor

A blast occurred near a US military base near Kobane, Syria, according to Reuters. The explosion comes alongside reports that Turkish forces shelled their US counterparts in their anti-Kurdish offensive. … Read More >Explosion reported near US outpost in Syria, amid speculation Turkey accidentally shells US special forces

Middle East

Erdogan says Turkey ‘won’t stop’ operation in northern Syria despite ‘threats’ as US warns it can ‘shut down’ Ankara’s economy

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019By Editor

Turkey’s military will continue its campaign against Kurdish militants in northern Syria despite “threats” from the US and allies, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, insisting the operation targets not Kurds but terrorists. … Read More >Erdogan says Turkey ‘won’t stop’ operation in northern Syria despite ‘threats’ as US warns it can ‘shut down’ Ankara’s economy

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