The Turkish authorities detained 15 members of an anti-American youth organization linked to an attack on two U.S. Marines in Izmir, illustrating ongoing tensions.
Commander Timothy Gorman confirmed that the Marines, who were in plain clothes during the assault, have returned to their ship and are safe after the incident.
The Izmir governor's office stated that the detained individuals are affiliated with the Patriotic Party, a nationalist group with a history of anti-American sentiments.
Footage of the attack on the Marines showed a group attempting to restrain them, reflecting past assaults where similar tactics and chants against Americans were used.
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