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Turkey and Iran prepare joint offensive against PKK

TURKISH Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu announced Turkey and Iran are preparing joint operations against Kurdish militants in south-eastern Turkey.

“God willing, we will carry out a joint operation against the PKK [Kurdistan Workers Party] together with Iran,” Mr Soylu told state media.

Details about the suggested operation have not been announced.

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