“Iron Fist Ready…” Erdogan Warns as PKK Declares Ceasefire Ending 4 Decades of Conflict With Turkey

The outlawed Kurdish militant group PKK declared a ceasefire with Turkey on March 1, following a call from jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan to disband. The group pledged to lay down arms unless attacked. The ceasefire follows an olive branch extended by MHP leader Bahceli in October. President Erdogan welcomed the move but warned Turkey would resume military operations if the PKK did not follow through. The ceasefire could impact regional stability and Erdogan’s political standing ahead of future elections. n18oc_crux