"Gen. Abizaid in Turkey to Seek Expanded Access to Air Base
Officials have restricted Incirlik's use in the Iraq war. The allies are at odds on several issues.
By Amberin Zaman, Special to The Times
ANKARA, Turkey � The head of the U.S. military's Central Command arrived here Tuesday for a two-day visit aimed at easing tensions with this key American ally and sounding out Turkish officials about expanding the use of an air base for operations in Iraq.
The Incirlik base in southern Turkey 'is a Turkish base, not an American base. We look forward to use the facilities there as an ally,' Army Gen. John P. Abizaid said, acknowledging that use of the base for Iraq operations was discussed. 'It is good for us [and] it is good for Turkey if we can use those facilities.' "
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