Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 27
By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:
Turkey and Iran can launch joint military operations in the north of Iraq against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), the Turkish media reported Oct. 27 citing a military source.
Meanwhile, Iran and Turkey will exchange military information.
Currently, details of joint military operations against the PKK in the north of Iraq are being discussed.
It should be noted that Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said earlier that Turkey, Iran and Iraq are making joint efforts to ensure stability in the region.
Stability and fight against terrorism are the priorities for these countries, noted the prime minister.
The conflict between Turkey and the PKK, which demands the creation of an independent Kurdish state, has continued for more than 30 years and has claimed more than 40,000 lives.
The UN and the European Union list the PKK as a terrorist organization.
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