Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM

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Turkish authorities arrested 115 suspected Islamic State (IS) members in raids across Istanbul, disrupting planned attacks targeting Christmas and New Year's events. The suspects, who were allegedly planning attacks against non-Muslims and were in contact with IS operatives abroad, were apprehended at 124 addresses where firearms, ammunition, and organizational documents were seized. The announcement follows a Turkish intelligence raid on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where a Turkish national allegedly holding a senior IS role was detained for planning attacks against civilians. These actions are part of Turkey's ongoing efforts to target individuals with suspected links to IS, particularly given its proximity to Syria, where the group maintains a presence. The US has also launched airstrikes against IS positions in Syria following the killing of three Americans by IS gunmen.

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