Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report - Reuters
Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report Reuters
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQVjF3U05pdU1oWVBTWFI3WGVJOUhvd0pDcnNZMmVJZkdTeWpjbEh5U2FmeGxuX3FjWS1RWTJwVzBFOC15ZmR0UmJYNFRWZ3JTNURCSmV3N2h4cFdrcVhIbTA5NkFRcEs4LUgyLVJtWGNpcmFyWXRpWktYV1lhX3FrazBmMHo4X2xyX081MmpESUZJREU1SWc4cVk3UWF4MkR3Nk93a3FRY000YmFrTkFkTUkwZHlYczNGOW8zcjBueHA?oc=5" target="_blank">Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Turkey's intelligence agency reportedly requested MI6 to enhance protection for Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa following recent assassination plots. Ankara has denied these claims, stating they are unfounded.
Turkey's Directorate of Communications dismissed reports alleging that the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) requested MI6 to protect Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, emphasizing ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.
Reports suggest Turkey's MIT sought MI6's assistance to protect Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa amid rising assassination threats. Turkey has denied making such a request.
Turkey's Directorate of Communications Disinformation Combat Center refuted claims that MIT requested MI6 to protect Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, highlighting effective counterterrorism cooperation.
Turkey's intelligence agency reportedly requested MI6 to enhance protection for Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa following recent assassination plots. Ankara has denied these claims, stating they are unfounded.
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