Two U.S. soldiers ambushed, assaulted by mob of Turkish nationalists: 'Yankee, go home!'
Two U.S. soldiers assigned to the USS Wasp were attacked by members of a nationalist youth group in Turkey, and 15 suspects were arrested after the incident.
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A mob of Turkish nationalists attacked U.S. soldiers in western Turkey on Monday, resulting in the arrests of 15 people. The incident took place in Izmir, where the soldiers were assigned to the USS Wasp. The attackers, who belonged to the Youth Union of Turkey, physically attacked the soldiers, and video footage showed them yelling for help as they were restrained by the crowd. The U.S. Embassy in Turkey confirmed the incident and thanked Turkish authorities for their rapid response and ongoing investigation.