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Turkey bombs targets in Iraq and Syria

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ANKARA, TR – Following a deadly attack on a Turkish military base in Iraq, Turkey’s Defense Ministry has confirmed a series of retaliatory airstrikes in Iraq and Syria on Saturday. These strikes were specifically targeted at bases of Kurdish militants in the northern regions of Iraq, namely Metina, Hakurk, Gara, and Qandil. The defense ministry’s statement elaborated on the destruction of militant infrastructure, including caves, bunkers, shelters, and oil facilities, as a preemptive measure against …

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Heavy Fighting In Baghdad As Powerful Cleric Calls For His Supports To Back Down

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In a televised speech, Muqtada al-Sadr called on his supporters to leave the capital’s government quarter, and minutes later some could be seen abandoning their positions on live television. The unrest began Monday when al-Sadr announced he would resign from politics and his supporters stormed the Green Zone. At least 30 people have been killed, officials said. Al-Sadr’s party won the largest share of seats in October parliamentary elections but not enough to secure a …

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