CIA involved in PKK/YPG attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries, claims British lawmaker
Female Turkish police officers secure part of a main road in Kahramankazan, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Ankara on October 23, 2024, in the vicinity of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) building, after a huge explosion outside the headquarters left a number of people "dead and injured", Turkey's interior minister said, describing it as a "terrorist attack." (AFP Photo)
British politician George Galloway claims that U.S. intelligence was involved in a terrorist attack by the PKK on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Ankara, which resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries.
Galloway is known for his staunch opposition to the U.S. and NATO. Many of his allegations were debunked in the past. He also organizes a TV show for Russia Today.
Key Points
- Galloway stated in a recent speech that the CIA “utilized” the PKK to execute the attack, suggesting that the agency sought to advance U.S. interests in the region.
- He highlighted the timing of the PKK attack, which occurred shortly after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Kazan, Russia, for the BRICS Summit. Galloway argued that this was no coincidence, as Erdogan aimed to promote Türkiye’s application to join BRICS.
- He claimed that the attack reflects broader U.S. strategies to destabilize Türkiye, particularly as it seeks closer ties with BRICS. Galloway remarked: “It is troubling for them that a NATO member may align itself with BRICS,” a coalition reshaping global power dynamics.
Galloway’s allegations
- He claimed that the PKK attack reflects broader U.S. strategies to destabilize Türkiye, particularly as it seeks closer ties with BRICS. Galloway remarked, “It is troubling for them that a NATO member may align itself with BRICS,” a coalition reshaping global power dynamics.
President Erdogan’s implications for attack
- Erdogan accused Western nations of empowering groups like the PKK, asserting that the group seeks support from “certain Western countries.”
Background on PKK
- PKK terror group, which has offshoots in Iraq and Syria, has been waging a terror campaign against Türkiye for more than 40 years. Listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States and the European Union, the group has been responsible for the death of some 40,000 people, including women and children.
Türkiye’s BRICS Application
- Türkiye recently applied to join BRICS, motivated by economic concerns and frustration over its stalled EU membership bid. Should it join, Türkiye would be the first NATO member in this bloc, which aims to counterbalance Western influence.
Who’s Galloway?
Galloway is a British politician and broadcaster born on August 16, 1954, in Dundee, Scotland.
He gained prominence as a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy, particularly during the Iraq War, which he vehemently opposed. Galloway served as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party until 2003, when he was expelled for his outspoken condemnation of the Iraq invasion and his anti-American rhetoric.
He described the war as an act of imperial aggression, arguing that it led to unnecessary suffering and destabilization in the region. Galloway’s opposition to the Iraq War solidified his reputation as a controversial figure in British politics and an advocate for anti-war movements globally.
