Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed in a speech to the Turkish people following a government meeting at the presidential complex in the capital Ankara, regarding the fight against terrorism, that his country "will complete its work in Syria when the right time comes," according to Anadolu Agency. He stated: "Certainly, when the time and hour come, we will complete our work in Syria, which was left incomplete due to the promises made by our allies that they did not keep."
He added: "I want it to be known that as long as the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) finds a breather for itself in Iraq and Syria, we can never feel safe." He emphasized that "the terrorists in Qandil Mountains and northern Syria will continue to interfere with Turkey and its policies, and against its citizens at every opportunity," clarifying that "no country accepts this."
Turkey is conducting operations against the PKK, which targets its forces and citizens, and is active in several nearby countries, including Syria, Iraq, and Iran. The PKK has established its stronghold in the Qandil Mountains of northern Iraq and is active in various cities, regions, and valleys from which it launches attacks on Turkey.
