Turkey’s counterterrorism operations in northern Iraq are carried out to ensure peace and security in the region, Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Minister of Ethnic and Religious Formations, Aydın Maruf said on Monday.
While commenting on Turkey’s Operation Claw-Lock, which was recently launched against the PKK terrorists in northern Iraq near the Turkish border, Maruf said Turkey reserves the right to target the terrorists, as they spoil peace and security in the region.
Maruf continued by saying that Turkey has always supported all ethnic and religious groups in the region without discrimination.
He had previously highlighted the threat of the PKK, saying that more people are leaving regions dominated by the PKK terrorist group in northern Iraq.
Operation Claw-Lock focuses on northern Iraqi regions, particularly the areas of Metina, Zap and Avashin-Bayan. The commando and special force units are supported by the UAVs, attack helicopters and artillery elements.
The operation was launched after Turkish intelligence obtained information suggesting that the PKK was preparing retaliatory attacks against Turkey.
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