US service members attacked in Turkey

On September 2, two U.S. service members were attacked in Izmir, Turkey, by members of the anti-American Turkish Youth Union (TGB), who chanted 'Yankee, go home!' during the incident. The attack, which included one serviceman having a bag placed over his head, was captured on video and has prompted the Pentagon to investigate. Turkish authorities have detained 15 individuals associated with TGB, which has a history of violence against U.S. personnel and recently claimed responsibility for the assault. The attacked servicemen were aboard the USS Wasp, which is part of a naval deployment in the Mediterranean region. The U.S. Embassy in Turkey confirmed the soldiers' safety and expressed gratitude for the swift action taken by Turkish officials. This incident echoes a previous attack in Istanbul in 2014, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding the U.S. military presence in Turkey.