Two U.S. Marines Assaulted in Turkey

Two U.S. Marines were assaulted by a group of Turkish nationalists in İzmir, Turkey, while they were in civilian clothes. The attack, captured on video, involved the assailants chanting 'Yankee, go home' and placing a bag over one Marine's head. The incident occurred shortly after the USS Wasp arrived in Turkey for a routine visit, prompting a swift response from local authorities who detained all 15 attackers, affiliated with the nationalist Turkey Youth Union. The U.S. Embassy confirmed the Marines are safe and thanked Turkish authorities for their rapid action. The attack has raised concerns in Washington, with officials expressing appreciation for the investigation into the incident. The nationalists justified their actions by criticizing U.S. support for Israel and accusing the Marines of carrying 'the blood of our soldiers and thousands of Palestinians on their hands.'