BREAKING: Turkish Ground + Air forces enter Iraq

BREAKING: Turkish Ground + Air forces enter Iraq

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Supported by air power, Turkish troops crossed into northern Iraq on Friday in their first major ground incursion against Kurdish rebel bases in nearly a decade. But Turkey sought to avoid confrontation with U.S.-backed Iraq, saying the guerrillas were its only target.

The offensive, which started late Thursday after aircraft and artillery blasted suspected rebel targets, marked a dramatic escalation in Turkey's fight with the PKK rebel group even though Turkish officials described the operation as limited.

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[edit on 23-2-2008 by fooffstarr]

Well well, i wonder what action this holds in the coming days.

Turkey specifically states it has no intention of firing on American-trained Iraqi troops, but what if they do? The UN has already come out in opposition to this move as well.

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At least we can thank the Bush Administration for peace and stability in the Middle East. Iraq has served as a great example for Kosovo. Freedom is on the march.

Ah, yes. Everyone seems to be taking advantage of the instability gripping the world right now. Does anyone see an even greater conflict on the horizon? Perhaps involving North/South Korea or China/Taiwan tensions?