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Turkey prepares for Raqqah liberation, eyes US agreement

Monday, 20 February 2017 6:08 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 20 February 2017 6:08 PM ]

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. (Photo by AFP)

Rahshan Saglam
Press TV, Istanbul

Turkey says it will only assume supporting roles in the upcoming U-S-led operation to take back the Syrian city of Raqqah from Daesh terrorists. Ankara insists it will only provide tactical help to local Arab forces and other militias but some reports indicate Turkey is assembling a ten-thousand strong army to send to Syria. Rahshan Saglam reports.

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