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Turkey’s military options in Iraq and Syria hinge on US and Russia

Any Turkish military move into northern Iraq or northern Syria seems highly unlikely without US or Russian consent respectively.

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A Turkish tank maneuvers during a military exercise near the Turkish-Iraqi border in Silopi, Turkey, Sept. 26, 2017. — REUTERS/Umit Bektas

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