A nationalist Turkish youth group, the Turkey Youth Union (TGB), physically assaulted two U.S. soldiers in western Turkey. The incident took place in the Konak district, where members of the TGB attacked two U.S. soldiers dressed in civilian clothes. Five U.S. soldiers joined in to help after witnessing the attack, and police intervened. All 15 attackers were detained, and an investigation was launched into the matter. The U.S. Embassy in Turkey confirmed the assault and stated that the U.S. soldiers were now safe. The incident occurred while the USS Wasp, an amphibious assault ship, was conducting a port visit to Izmir.
The TGB posted a video on social media showing the group holding down a man on the street and putting a white hood over his head, claiming he was a soldier on board the USS Wasp. The group made statements against the U.S. soldiers, accusing them of carrying the blood of Turkish and Palestinian soldiers on their hands. The U.S. Embassy condemned the attack and assured the safety of the American soldiers involved.
The incident highlights tensions between nationalist groups in Turkey and the U.S. military presence in the region. It also raises concerns about the safety and security of U.S. personnel in Turkey.
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