Why does Turkey object to the referendum in the Iraq Kurdish region?In this sense, the alliance between Turkey, Iraq, Israel and Russia in the region is essential. This is the single most effective way to protect our Kurdish brothers and sisters.Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, June 13, 2017. (photo credit: KAYHAN OZER/PRESIDENTIAL PALACE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)
