A military option alone is not enough to resolve the Kurdish issue, diplomatic efforts should also be exerted to tackle the PKK problem, US Brigadier General Robert Holmes, deputy director of operations at US Central Command stated. "Turkey must make use of diplomacy to resolve the terrorist issue of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). As to possible supplies of weapons to PKK by the United States, I must see the reports on such an argument before answering this question," Holmes said.

Ankara is going to launch a cross-border operation into northern Iraq against PKK fighters. According to media, currently Turkey has concentrate a 135 000 contingent near the Iraqi border. The Turkish Prime Minister and Chief of General Staff have repeatedly stated on the possibility to launch military operations against Kurds.