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Alexanderofmacedon
06-12-2007, 06:52
Many Turkish troops have entered Iraq in order to quail fightings in Kurdish areas. The US has stated we want them out, but with numbers I've seen of 50,000 in Iraq and 90,000 entering I don't know what we can do to stop it.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=2f3_1181143137
PanzerJaeger
06-12-2007, 07:06
Edit.. stupid link.
doc_bean
06-12-2007, 07:07
Well, we need LEN's view on this for clarity I think, but from what I've heard about recent Kurdish (PKK really, not all kurds are going to be like that) activities the invasion was pretty much unavoidable to maintain national securtiy.
Samurai Waki
06-12-2007, 07:21
I guess I'll have to keep a heads up and actually see, unless LEN or other Turkish Border Members can Confirm This. I haven't really seen any major sources say anything. OTOH :juggle2: Well, as a sanctioned member of NATO, if Turkey feels as though this is a necessary procedure, then they should have any Leeway they need and American Troops should either A. Help! or B. Stand Down immediately. I don't see any need for any other sort of discourse for American Troops in the Region.
Xiahou
06-12-2007, 09:07
Wait, that story is dated June 6th.... Damn, the government must be pretty good at covering-up if no one but this website knows about it 6 days after the fact. :inquisitive:

Edit: This (http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=2614) sounds more likely..
InsaneApache
06-12-2007, 09:22
Wait, that story is dated June 6th.... Damn, the government must be pretty good at covering-up if no one but this website knows about it 6 days after the fact. :inquisitive:

Edit: This (http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=2614) sounds more likely..

You know, I was looking at the news sites for about 1/2 hour and couldn't find a thing on this.

I hear the sound of axes on grindstones methinks.
Alexanderofmacedon
06-12-2007, 17:45
Yeah I'm guessing if it really doesn't effect America we will not hear about it on the news. LEN please come confirm/deny this!
Lorenzo_H
06-12-2007, 21:58
Let the Turks help stop terrorism. Why not?
Boyar Son
06-13-2007, 01:14
Ya think turkey will be the target for shia and sunni terrorist attacks? ( including kurdish ones too i suppose)
JR-
06-13-2007, 01:18
unlikely, the turks won't play nice with terrorists, or their families.

much like the russian example of kidnapping relatives and threatening to mail the perp his sons testicles, it is a sobering experience no doubt.
Boyar Son
06-13-2007, 01:29
unlikely, the turks won't play nice with terrorists, or their families.

much like the russian example of kidnapping relatives and threatening to mail the perp his sons testicles, it is a sobering experience no doubt.

Omg why havent I thought of that?

great way at getting back at those evil-idol worshipping terrorists.
AntiochusIII
06-13-2007, 04:25
Is this real? I haven't seen it anywhere.
Del Arroyo
06-13-2007, 04:30
I believe a Peshmerga source claimed they were already across the border, but various other official sources have denied it. This is the way I remember it. No, Turkey has not invaded Iraq. Yet.
AntiochusIII
06-13-2007, 04:35
Interesting. Thanks.

I hope LEN or some of our other Turkish folks will come and shed some light -- I've heard a lot about the big preparations coming but apart from this thread no invasion yet.
Gawain of Orkeny
06-13-2007, 05:03
unlikely, the turks won't play nice with terrorists, or their families.


Dont you know that just makes more terrorists.:juggle2:
Yun Dog
06-13-2007, 05:53
personally I dont trust any article that doesnt proof its work, spelling WAR wrong...make this article smelly... to say the least
Xiahou
06-13-2007, 09:00
Sounds like a lot of posturing. Must be an election coming up in Turkey.:idea2:
sapi
06-13-2007, 09:28
Sounds like a lot of posturing. Must be an election coming up in Turkey.:idea2:
:yes:

Especially when a reputable source (http://www.economist.com/displayStory.cfm?story_id=9283080&fsrc=RSS) reported that any invasion was 'unlikely' before the elections...
Spetulhu
06-14-2007, 07:06
NATO member or no, I'm pretty sure the Turks would ask for permission to enter Iraq in such force. You don't just march in when your allies have occupied the country and helped set up a really truly democratic regime there. You tell the locals to do something and lean on your allies to speak for you.
Yun Dog
06-15-2007, 03:22
Where is LEN anyway - has anyone seen him lately ???

given tensions near him, his disappearance is disconcerting and a little worrying
Rodion Romanovich
06-15-2007, 07:22
Where is LEN anyway - has anyone seen him lately ???

given tensions near him, his disappearance is disconcerting and a little worrying
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Alexanderofmacedon
06-15-2007, 07:44
U.S News had an article about Turkish troops entering Iraq. That is a very reputable magazine.
LeftEyeNine
06-16-2007, 16:56
Here I am. :bow:

I was away for a bit to help my parents move to their summer house.

About the topic, there is nothing exceptional lately. We have lost about 7 martyrs to those filthy :daisy: during the last week. PKK has surprisingly been active for the last months. But I can say that it won't take long before an operation into Iraq takes place. However it may be postponed until the elections to be held on 22th of July.