Turkiye to gradually hand over Sinjar base in northern Iraq

Turkiye’s future military presence in northern Iraq is under scrutiny as discussions focus on the potential withdrawal of forces from the region. The question of whether Turkiye will end its deployment has gained attention following recent diplomatic developments.

Ankara has agreed to gradually hand over a base in Sinjar, indicating a step toward reducing its military footprint in the area. The handover will be carried out in stages, as confirmed by the Turkish government.