Syrian Army Discovers Turkish Terrorists Manual, Instructing how to Use Nukes.

Syrian Army Discovers Turkish Terrorists Manual, Instructing how to Use Nukes. (Sputnik).

In the course of a recent operation to liberate a terrorist-held enclave in northern Latakia, Syrian Army troops discovered a 'manual for terrorists'. Printed in Turkey, the book teaches jihadis "the proper conduct of war on foreign soil," up to and including the use of nuclear weapons.

The manual, printed in Arabic and called 'Zad al-Mujahed' (roughly, 'Fruits for the work of God's Warriors') was published in Istanbul, with its publishers making no attempt to even try to hide the book's origins. It features the logo of the Istanbul-based Guraba publishing company, contact information, and even an ISBN, inside its front cover.

Speaking to Sputnik Arabic, the Syrian Army soldier who discovered the book said that it was filled with hatred and calls to war against people who don't share jihadists' faith, as well as instructions on what must be done with "enemies and their property."

"The book describes how to properly burn cities captured by jihadi fighters, how to cut down all the trees, destroy all life, how to execute prisoners in the correct manner," the soldier explained.

"The book says that jihadis have a right to marry their captives; the book even mentions the aspect of the possible use of nuclear weapons," he added.

The book is banned in Syria for its radical content, and repeated calls to violence and terror. For this reason, Sputnik Arabic decided not to quote it directly. Still, it published photos, republished here, showing the cover and details on the book's publisher. It remains unclear how many copies of this book were found.

Syrian authorities are extremely sensitive about published materials which could be seen to inspire sectarian conflict.

'Sometimes NATO Ally' Turkey may restrict Germany’s access to Incirlik air base.

'Sometimes NATO Ally' Turkey may restrict Germany’s access to Incirlik air base. (Azernews).

Turkey may restrict Germany’s access to Incirlik air base in Adana province in a response to the Bundestag's resolution to recognize the 1915 pseudo “Armenian genocide" on June 2, reported Turkish mass media.

The issue is expected to be discussed by the Turkish government this week.

Earlier, Berlin demanded from Ankara to grant Germany additional opportunities for its air forces on Turkish territory within the framework of talks between Germany and Turkey launched in February 2016.

Incirlik air base, which was built in early 1950s, has been mostly used by the U.S and Turkish air forces as Turkey is a member of NATO.

Germany planned to build a military base to deploy its Tornado jets and soldiers, which it intended to use in a combat against ISIS.

To date, existence of the German army in Incirlik air base was temporary. If the military base is built, then German soldier will stay permanently.

At the same time, Spiegel Online reports that after the Bundestag’s resolution, it will be hard to enlarge the patrol operations against human trafficking in some parts of Aegean Sea. Read the full story here.

'Neo Ottoman Conqueror' Turkey accepts US demand to use Incirlik Base for coalition airstrikes.

'Neo Ottoman Conqueror' Turkey accepts US demand to use Incirlik Base for coalition airstrikes. (Stratfor).

On Tuesday, the United States and Turkey began talks involving special U.S. presidential representative Gen. John Allen and a host of U.S. and Turkish military and intelligence officials. The two countries have struggled to forge a common strategy in response to the Syrian conflict and a burgeoning jihadist presence perhaps best exemplified by the Islamic State. The United States has long wanted Turkey — a NATO member and arguably the most capable military power in the region — to step up its role against militants, much to Ankara's consternation.

At the meeting Tuesday, Washington and Ankara made progress on several key points, including the United States using Turkey's Incirlik air base in Adana as a staging ground for coalition airstrikes in Syria, and discussions about Turkey's role in combating the Islamic State.

But more important, the talks covered Ankara's plan for establishing a "safe zone" inside Syrian territory to support and protect rebel groups that are fighting not only jihadists, but also Syrian government forces. No plans have been finalized, and the U.S. delegation is expected to remain in Turkey through Wednesday night.

Still, the talks are one of the strongest signals yet that Ankara may be ready to take on a larger regional role and cooperate more closely with the United States on opposing militant threats such as the Islamic State. Moreover, troop movements indicate that Turkey is serious about at least controlling its border with Syria, disrupting Islamic State supply lines and maintaining an option to move into Syria if needed.

Turkey will thus seek U.S. backing for initiatives that will run contrary to regional Arab ambitions. And though Ankara and Riyadh have streamlined their support for rebels in the short term and are united by a common goal of defeating al Assad, they have strongly competing visions of Syria's future.

Even as Washington has to balance its Syria strategy with its negotiations with Iran, the United States will struggle to facilitate a larger regional role for Turkey and not disappoint Sunni Arab states that have already balked at the premise of a U.S.-Iran rapprochement. Despite these difficulties, however, it appears that at least Turkey is seriously reconsidering what its role will be in the emerging Middle East balance of power, with signs pointing to more action. Hmmmm.....It seems like Erdogan's BFF Obama has agreed with Turkey's 'occupation' plans for Syria, let the carve up of Syria begin, May god have mercy on the Kurds. Read the full story here.