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Turkiye agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq

Drake Magazine News Desk · Sep 23, 2026 · 9:04 PM ET

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Turkiye has committed to a phased transfer of its Bashiqa military installation to Iraq. This development follows a pledge from Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan to enhance their nations' security partnership.

Key Verified Facts

  • Turkiye will gradually hand over its Bashiqa base.
  • Iraqi PM al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan agreed to boost security cooperation.

Sources: Al Jazeera. Drake Magazine wrote this brief in its own words from the facts reported by the sources named above.

Published Sep 23, 2026 · 9:04 PM ET · Last verified Sep 23, 2026 · 10:38 PM ET

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