- Iran has taken control of the territorial waters of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- The Hormuz chokepoint poses a genuine threat to global energy supply, prompting the search for alternative land routes through Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
Turkey maintains its military presence in northern Iraq.
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Turkey maintains its military presence in northern Iraq.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Turkey, through its representatives at the UN General Assembly, announced agreements to deepen security cooperation with Iraq, including the transfer of a military base.Sub-event
- Turkey and Iraq are negotiating border security, leading to an agreement for Turkey to gradually withdraw troops from a strategic base.Sub-event
- Turkey formally transfers security control and hands over Bashiqa base to Iraq.Sub-event
Turkey plans to transfer its military base from northern Iraq to Baghdad.1 source
Turkey conducted raids in Iraqi Kurdistan, linking to cross-border PKK issues and a proposed peace bill.1 source
Turkey maintains military presence in northern Iraq, supporting regional transit routes.1 source
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