U.S. navy personnel from the USS Wasp abducted after disembarking in Izmir, Turkey

[Colin Parkinson]

My guess is Turkey's security forces are going into OT to secure those sailors. Also going to impact tourism from any NATO country.

U.S. navy personnel from the USS Wasp abducted after disembarking in Izmir, Turkey

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[Colin Parkinson]

5 U.S. soldiers joined in after seeing the incident, and that police intervened. All 15 attackers had been detained and an investigation was launched into the matter, it said.The U.S. Embassy to Turkey confirmed the attack and said the U.S. soldiers were now safe."We can confirm reports that U.S. service members embarked aboard the USS Wasp were the victims of an assault in Izmir today, and are now safe,"

 

[Blackadder1916]

Note: This happened a week ago.

Turkish Extremists Assault US Marines in Izmir - The Media Line

In a recent report by Clint Van Winkle, […]

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In a recent report by Clint Van Winkle, two US Marines were attacked by members of the Turkish Youth Union (TGB) while on shore leave in Izmir, Turkey. The Marines, dressed in civilian clothing, were ambushed by 15 TGB members, who attempted to place hoods over their heads in a symbolic gesture. This isn’t the first time TGB has targeted US service members, with similar attacks in 2011, 2014, and 2021. TGB is a nationalist organization known for its anti-American and anti-Israeli rhetoric, as well as its support for groups like Hamas. Mario “MAD” Duarte, the CEO of Project DYNAMO, a nonprofit specializing in rescuing people from conflict zones, sees this attack as a warning to Americans abroad, stating that US citizens have become a target for extremist groups worldwide. Duarte emphasized that while these actions have so far remained nonlethal, the symbolism and rhetoric behind them pose significant risks. The Turkish government has launched an investigation into the incident, with local police and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service working together. Van Winkle’s report shines a light on the growing tensions surrounding American military presence in Turkey.