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The Grand Turk
Incirlik is not a NATO base, says Turkey defense chief
2017-01-07
Nor is Turkey an ally.
[AA.TR] The Sick Man of Europe Turkey
...the only place on the face of the earth that misses the Ottoman Empire....
's defense minister used a television interview on Friday to say the country’s Incirlik Air Base was under Turkish illusory sovereignty, not NATO
...the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. A single organization with differing goals, equipment, language, doctrine, and structure....
’s.

Fikri Isik also criticized Barack Obama
I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody...
’s administration over its Syria policy.

Isik told private news channel Haberturk: "Incirlik base is not a NATO base. This needs to be known by everyone. They [foreign forces] are in there with the permission of Turkey."

He said Turkey had the right to shut down the strategic military facility and warned the country’s allies to be clear about fighting ISIS.

Posted by:Fred

#2  So obviously Turkey isn't a member of Nato, problem solved.
Posted by: Silentbrick   2017-01-07 13:08  

#1  Image selection is ...
awesome
Posted by: newc   2017-01-07 03:14  

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