Reuters: Pentagon says diplomatic tension with Turkey not affecting military operations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A diplomatic dispute between Turkey and the United States has not affected military operations or personnel out of Turkey, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
“I can confirm that these developments have not impacted our operations or personnel,” Pentagon spokesman Colonel Robert Manning told reporters. “The Turkish air force base in Incirlik continues to fulfill an important role supporting NATO and coalition efforts.”
He said that Turkey was a close NATO ally and the U.S. would continue to coordinate joint and separate military activities with Ankara.
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Update #1: No impact on US military ops amid Turkey row: Pentagon (AFP)
Update #2: Tensions with Turkey have not affected US military operations: report (The Hill)
WNU Editor: The U.S. - Turkish dispute has not affected military operations .... as of today. Turkish President Recep Erdogan is a strange character .... what he may do tomorrow is anyone's guess.
1 comment:
He is strange. Hard to fathom what appears to be his Ottoman Empire nostalgia, especially with such an unimpressive military to back him up.
Roger
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