The Turkish government, however, says all Kurdish groups it claims are tied to the PKK — whether in Turkey, Syria or Iraq — must disband.

Officials estimate that 8,000 to 10,000 armed PKK members are present across Turkey, Iraq, Syria and Iran. Distinct mechanisms and timelines are being established for each country, due to ...

Turkey and its Western allies have designated the PKK a terrorist organization. In recent years, Iraqi officials have complained that dams built by Turkey are reducing Iraq’s water supply.

High-level delegations from Turkey, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq will meet in Amman on Sunday to discuss security cooperation and regional developments, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Saturday.

Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday in what could mark a significant boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, two days ...

Kurdish fighters who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey have declared a ceasefire, just two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm.

Turkey regularly conducts airstrikes against the PKK — which has a foothold in Iraq — and against a Kurdish militia group in Syria that is affiliated with the militants.

FILE – Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, right, and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attend a meeting to sign mutual agreements in Baghdad, on April 22, 2024.

ANKARA — Turkey launched new airstrikes against the positions of Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Monday, as Ankara ramps up its threats of a fresh military ...

Turkey’s top diplomat was in Baghdad for high-level meetings on Thursday, ahead of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's expected visit next month and a potential Turkish offensive against a Kurdish ...

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani on Tuesday warned of 'grave repercussions,' including ethnic cleansing, amid the escalating conflict in Syria during a phone call with the ...