Turkey prepares to withdraw from base in Iraq in shift for Ankara-Baghdad relations: Analysts

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Turkey is reportedly preparing to withdraw from a military base in Iraq, a move analysts say could reflect improving Ankara-Baghdad relations. The shift is being discussed within wider efforts to stabilize the region and develop a regional security framework.

The move “comes amid broader efforts to stabilize the region and potentially establish a new regional security architecture based on greater regional ownership and responsibility,” according to defense analyst Ali Bakir.