White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Director John Kirby reiterated that “Turkey has the right to defend itself against the threat of terrorism, but that this should not ‘harm the fight against DAESH’.”
Kirby made statements on American foreign policy at the White House daily press briefing.
EXPLANATION ON TERROR ATTACK ON İstiklal Avenue
Indicating that they did not support Turkey’s investigation into the explosion on Istiklal Street, Kirby said, “We are not in a position to say exactly who is responsible for this attack at the moment. We condemned this violence then, and we condemn it now.” used the phrase.
Kirby stated that Turkey has been a “victim of terror” in various parts of the country and on the Syrian border recently, and said:
“Turkey has the right to defend itself and its citizens against attacks. At the same time, we want the tension to be lowered in the region and we do not particularly want to see any action that will cause more deaths of civilians. We continue to work with our Syrian counterparts in the fight against DAESH, DAESH is a valid threat in Iraq and Syria. continues to be.”
“TURKEY IS EXPOSED TO TERRORIST ATTACKS”
A journalist asked, “Are you giving the green light to (President Recep Tayyip) Erdogan’s Syria operation, saying that Turkey has the right to defend itself?” Kirby replied:
“Turkey has been subjected to terrorist attacks. However, we do not want to see an action that will cause more deaths, more innocent deaths, or harm our efforts to fight DAESH, especially inside Syria. We have soldiers fighting against DAESH in Syria. Turkey in Syria.” “We don’t want to see an action by any other country that would put the lives of Americans at risk. American soldiers are here on the ground and are supporting the SDF.”
Kirby, in a statement on November 22, said that Turkey faces a “legitimate terrorist threat” on its southern border and that it has every right to defend itself. (AA)