Turkey Iraq

Turkey extends motion for cross-border operations in northern Iraq, Syria

The motion enables Ankara to authorise military action in Syria and northern Iraq to fight any group threatening the country for two more years.

Iraq-Turkey relations are moving in a positive direction

Ankara has already given a $5 billion loan to Iraq for its post-Daesh reconstruction. With Iraqi President Barham Salih's visit to Ankara, improving relations are likely to lead to Turkey making bigger investments in the war-affected country.