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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
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Turkey warns of potential military intervention against Kurdish forces in Syria

Turkey has issued a warning regarding a potential military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they comply with Ankara’s terms for a “bloodless” transition following the recent ousting of Bashar al-Assad. In an interview with CNN Turk late Tuesday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that “we will take necessary actions” if the People’s Protection Units (YPG) do not adhere to Ankara’s requirements. Turkey aims … Continue reading Turkey warns of potential military intervention against Kurdish forces in Syria

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Erdogan states that Turkey will take action at the first sign of potential fragmentation in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a strong warning that his nation will take action if necessary to prevent any fragmentation of Syria, asserting that he will be “uncompromising” in this resolve. Erdogan’s remarks are interpreted as a subtle warning directed at the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the United States, which provides support to the group in its fight against Islamic State … Continue reading Erdogan states that Turkey will take action at the first sign of potential fragmentation in Syria

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
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Turkey announces that the elimination of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria is ‘imminent’

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that the elimination of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria is “imminent,” emphasizing that Ankara will not accept any policy permitting the YPG to retain a foothold in the region. “We are prepared not only to observe but also to thwart any potential schemes in the area,” Fidan remarked during a joint press conference with his Jordanian … Continue reading Turkey announces that the elimination of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria is ‘imminent’

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
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Turkey urges for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged for an “immediate” ceasefire in Ukraine, highlighting the urgent necessity to conclude the conflict and alleviate its extensive repercussions. His comments were made during a joint press conference with Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin, which was streamed live on X by the Hurriyet news outlet on Thursday. Fidan pointed out that the ongoing conflict has led to catastrophic … Continue reading Turkey urges for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

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Benjamin Netanyahu (second right) meets Israeli forces on Syria's Mount Hermon.
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What caused the failure of Israel’s strategy to partition Syria into three regions while supporting Bashar al-Assad?

The removal of Bashar al-Assad’s regime disrupted an Israeli strategy aimed at fragmenting Syria into three distinct regions to cut its connections with Iran and Hezbollah, as reported by regional security sources familiar with the scheme. Israel intended to forge military and strategic alliances with the Kurdish forces in the northeast and the Druze community in the south, while maintaining Assad’s leadership in Damascus under … Continue reading What caused the failure of Israel’s strategy to partition Syria into three regions while supporting Bashar al-Assad?

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Erdogan announces Turkey will help Syria reform its government and create a new constitution

Turkey will provide support to the new Syrian administration in Damascus for the purpose of state restructuring and the development of a new constitution, as stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday. Erdogan indicated that Ankara is already collaborating with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and others to draft the new constitution, which he emphasized as a critical step following the … Continue reading Erdogan announces Turkey will help Syria reform its government and create a new constitution

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Before his removal, Assad informed Iran that Turkey was backing rebels trying to overthrow him

In the days leading up to his removal, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed to Iran‘s foreign minister his grievances regarding Turkey‘s active support for Sunni rebels attempting to overthrow him, as reported by two Iranian officials to Reuters this week. The Assad family’s five-decade rule came to an end on Sunday when he sought refuge in Moscow, where he was granted asylum. Iran had been … Continue reading Before his removal, Assad informed Iran that Turkey was backing rebels trying to overthrow him

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What will be Turkey’s role in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime?

The swift collapse of Assad regime in Damascus took Ankara somewhat by surprise, although it was not entirely unexpected. The Syrian military had shown minimal resistance, and high-ranking Turkish officials had long regarded Assad’s fall as a foregone conclusion. Nevertheless, the speed of the Syrian government’s disintegration was unforeseen. Recently, Turkish officials had only authorized a constrained operation by Syrian opposition groups affiliated with Hay’at … Continue reading What will be Turkey’s role in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime?

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Erdogan cautions the Syrian government

Ankara is dedicated to maintaining Syria‘s territorial integrity and seeks a resolution to the ongoing conflict that aligns with the “legitimate aspirations” of the Syrian populace, stated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During a joint press conference with Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic, Erdogan addressed the recent resurgence of hostilities in Syria. Islamist factions, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have initiated a significant offensive from Idlib … Continue reading Erdogan cautions the Syrian government

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