2 hours agoErdogan's Last Warning for America
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again warned the United States of America of withdrawing from the Syrian city of Manbiy, where, according to them, Turkish forces are fighting to return the town of “to the real masters.” During a speech to the Turkish Parliament, Erdogan said a large number of terrorists have become <x2 inactive>” [...]
During a speech to the Turkish Parliament, Erdogan said a large number of terrorists have become <x0 inactive> since Turkey's military offensive to Africa. Pledging that the military operation will continue, he later ridiculed Washington's criticism, reports “RT” Transmission Periscope.
When will you end up criticising our case before answering questions when you've completed your operations in Afghanistan? When did you complete your operations in Iraq? It's 18 years,” said Erdogan.
Erdogan also pledged that Turkey will develop its defence sector and reduce confidence in foreign defence systems.
Last week, General Joseph Votel, head of the U.S. Central Command, said the withdrawal from the city of strategic importance “is not something we are considering”.
Ankara earlier called on American forces to leave the city, being held by US-backed Kurdish groups.
Turkish troops entered Syria at the end of January in an effort to attract US-backed Kurds. Erdogan has warned that the controversial offensive, code-named Operation Wings of the Olivery, may soon target <x0-terrorists” in Manbij, which is 100km east of Africa./Periscopi/
