# Will Türkiye end its military presence in northern Iraq?

https://mins.news/en/video/74376

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-25 17:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdIgGwq4DGw

> Türkiye has maintained a military presence in northern Iraq for decades, establishing several bases while citing threats from Kurdish fighters. After frequent cross-border attacks strained relations, Ankara and Baghdad agreed this week that Turkish forces would gradually transfer control of one base to the Iraqi army, while Iraq pledged to confront the armed groups Türkiye considers a security threat.

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