U.S. Soldiers Assaulted by Turkish Nationalists in Izmir

A violent incident involving U.S. soldiers occurred in Izmir, Turkey, when a mob of Turkish nationalists attacked them, resulting in 15 arrests. The assailants, identified as members of the Youth Union of Turkey, expressed their anti-American sentiments during the assault, chanting 'Yankee Go Home!' and physically restraining the soldiers. Video footage showed the attackers, one of whom placed a bag over a soldier's head, as bystanders intervened. The U.S. Embassy confirmed the safety of the soldiers and thanked Turkish authorities for their prompt response. This incident underscores rising tensions and anti-American sentiment in certain factions of Turkish society, exacerbated by U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel. The Pentagon is investigating the incident amid concerns for the safety of American personnel stationed abroad.