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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"It is not true that MIT has made any request to MI6 regarding the protection of the Syrian President or sought to assume such a role."
— Ahmed al-Sharaa , Politician
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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.
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 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.
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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