Turkish forces are stepping up their strikes against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, in what Ankara says is a response to an increase in militant attacks on Turkish army bases. With Turkey already ramping up its involvement in other countries like Syria and Libya, this move raises tensions in the region. Host Marco Werman speaks with reporter Durrie Bouscaren, based in Istanbul.
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