Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids
Published: 12/30/2025

Turkey detains 357 suspected Islamic State members in nationwide raids, following recent deadly clashes. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that coordinated operations across 21 provinces led to the arrests. Raids in Istanbul and other provinces uncovered weapons and materials suggesting a possible New Year's Day attack, with some suspects linked to the Yalova incident. President Erdogan vowed to continue the fight against terrorism, expressing condolences to the families of the killed officers.



