US dismiss Talabani’s opposition

WASHINGTON (AA) – Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) leader Jalal Talabani said today that he was against any Turkish military presence in northern Iraq and they would do their best to head off it.

But on the other hand, US officials stated that the important thing was that Washington wanted Turkish soldiers in Iraq.

Like Turkey the US also was reactive against Talabani due to his opposition to Turkish military in Iraq.

Speaking to NTV, US officials said that the US Washington wanted Turkish soldiers in Iraq and this was the important one.

On the other hand, the same sources stated that the US could response to Ankara’s questions next week on where and how Turkish military could take post in the region.