September 2nd 2024.
In the bustling district of Konak in western Turkey, chaos erupted on Monday as a group of Turkish youths physically assaulted two American soldiers. The disturbing scene was captured on video, showing the men surrounding an American soldier in a light blue shirt and forcefully covering his face with a cloth while shouting, "Yankee, go home!" It was a tense 10 seconds for the soldier, who was left shaken and bewildered by the sudden attack.
The US Embassy in Turkey was swift to respond to the incident, confirming that the two soldiers were indeed victims of an assault. They also expressed their gratitude to the Turkish authorities for their quick response and ongoing investigation into the matter. The Izmir governor's office also released a statement, revealing that the attackers were members of the Turkey Youth Union, a branch of the nationalist opposition Vatan Party.
The situation escalated when five other American soldiers came to the aid of their comrades, but local police were able to intervene and break up the scuffle. All 15 assailants were apprehended and an investigation is currently underway. The tension between Turkey and the US has been palpable in recent years, especially after the US purchased Russian S-400 defenses, leading to sanctions and the withdrawal of a F-35 jet program.
The Turkish youth group responsible for the attack, TGB, released a statement commenting on the incident, claiming that the soldier was aboard the USS Wasp, an assault vessel that had just arrived in Izmir. They condemned the presence of US soldiers on their land, stating, "US soldiers who carry the blood of our soldiers and thousands of Palestinians on their hands cannot dirty our country." They also warned that every time American soldiers set foot on Turkish soil, they will be met with the same treatment.
The White House also issued a statement, expressing their concern over the attack and appreciating the Turkish police for taking the matter seriously and holding those responsible accountable. The identity of the US soldier has not been revealed at this time, but it is clear that this will have a lasting impact on the already strained relationship between the two countries.
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