Türkiye denies claims of withdrawal from Iraq
Turkish soldiers combat terrorist elements in northern Syria and northern Iraq (AA Photos).
The Turkish Directorate of Communications’ Center for Combating Disinformation has stated that claims in some media outlets about the security agreement between Iraq and Türkiye aiming to end the presence of Turkish military forces in Iraqi territory are incorrect.
The statement clarified that such a provision does not exist in the military, security coordination and counterterrorism memorandum of understanding signed between Türkiye and Iraq.
The agreement outlines the establishment of a Joint Security Coordination Center in Baghdad and a Joint Training and Cooperation Center in Bashiqa. These centers are intended to address threats posed by terrorist organizations to the sovereignty, security, and regional stability of both countries.
The statement emphasized, “Türkiye fight against terrorism continues resolutely both domestically and across borders. Please disregard claims made outside of official sources.”
