# Will Türkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq?

https://mins.news/en/item/74457

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-25 19:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/9/25/will-turkiye-end-its-military-presence-in-northern-iraq?traffic_source=rss

> Ankara has agreed to gradually transfer control of a military base in Sinjar to the Iraqi army. Türkiye has maintained bases in northern Iraq for decades, citing threats from Kurdish fighters, while Baghdad has pledged to address the armed groups Ankara considers a security threat. The deal may still face hurdles.

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