Update: The US Navy’s Sixth Fleet confirmed the service members who were attacked in Turkey are Marines.
September 2 – The U.S. embassy has confirmed two US service members were attacked in western Turkey and 15 people have been detained in connection to it.
According to Turkish officials, those responsible for the attack are part of the Turkey Youth Union (TGB), a youth branch of the nationalist opposition Vatan Party, Reuters reports.
Reuters claims the two service members were “U.S. soldiers dressed in civilian clothes” but the US Embassy stated the service members were assigned to the USS Wasp, so they are more likely to be Sailors or Marines.
The amphibious assault ship was conducting a port visit at the coastal town of Izmir this week.
According to the Department of Defense, “The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression.”
The US Embassy in Turkey stated the service members were treated for injuries and are currently safe aboard the USS Wasp.
American soldiers were attacked by a mob of Turkish terrorists in Turkey.
— Diliman Abdulkader (@D_abdulkader) September 2, 2024
The soldiers were on duty on the USS Wasp.
This is the “ally” you were praising, @JeffFlake @USEmbassyTurkey?
Stop kissing Turkey’s behind and accept the reality, Turkey doesn’t like you.
Sanction… pic.twitter.com/OQtPym4Lhq
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