Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Warplanes 'coming from the direction of Turkey' hit ISIL in Syria, as Ankara mulls military role

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says he is considering expanding support of NATO operations against the ISIL to include military involvement. Meanwhile, air strikes hit ISIL-held territory in Syria with 'warplanes coming from the direction of Turkey'

Turkey Mulls Setting Up Buffer Zone Along Iraq, Syria Borders - President

Turkey could establish a buffer zone to defend its borders with Iraq and Syria from Islamic State (IS) militants, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.

After a trip to Qatar Erdogan told journalists the Turkish army is now developing the plan which will have to be inspected by the government, according to the Daily Sabah.

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