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Turkey Arrests 125 Suspects with Ties to Islamic State

Published December 31, 2025, 17:16
Turkey Arrests 125 Suspects with Ties to Islamic State

Turkish authorities arrested 125 suspects with alleged links to the Islamic State in operations carried out simultaneously in 25 provinces. The arrests came after previous operations aimed at preventing potential terrorist attacks during the holiday season. Earlier in the week, six suspects and three police officers were killed in a raid in the northwestern province of Yalova, while eight other police officers and a security guard were injured. All the suspects are Turkish citizens. Authorities emphasize that these operations are part of a broader effort to combat terrorism in Turkey, which has previously suffered deadly attacks by the Islamic State.