U.S. Soldiers 'Humiliated' In NATO Nation Turkish Mob Puts Sack Over Their Heads | 'Go Home!'

Two American marines, who had disembarked from U.S. warship USS Wasp in Turkey's Izmir, were attacked by a mob. A white sack was put on their heads with the crowd yelling, 'Yankee! Go Back.' Izmir governor’s office said that security forces “quickly intervened,” detaining 15 suspects. The assailants were members of the Nationalist Youth Union of Türkiye (TGB). The U.S. embassy released a statement, saying that Americans “are now safe” and thanked Turkish authorities for “their rapid response & investigation.“ #usa #assault #american #attack #mob #Marines #soldiers #Troops #Usswasp #usdestroyer #turkey #Nato #izmir #ankara #receptayyiperdoğan #joebiden #washington #Israelhamaswar #Gaza #Palestine #Middleeast #NationalistYouthUnion #TGB Times Of India Videos Bring You Global News, Views And Sharp Analysis. We Track India's Global Rise, Her Increasing Engagement With The World, The Changing Geopolitical Landscape Amid Conflicts And Wars And The Emerging World Order. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss an update. For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: