16.01.2026 13:30
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler received the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara, Tom Barrack. During the meeting, recent developments in the region were discussed, while the photos shared by the ministry divided social media users. Many people, including AK Party member Şamil Tayyar, expressed their reaction by stating that the seating arrangement was against protocol, while many others pointed out that there was nothing unusual.
An important meeting took place in Ankara today. Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler received the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Representative for Syria, Tom Barrack.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS DISCUSSED
Chief of General Staff Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu was also present at the meeting. Recent developments in the region were discussed during the meeting.
PHOTOS SPARKED DEBATE
While the echoes of the summit in Ankara continue, the photos shared by the Ministry of National Defense regarding the meeting sparked debate.
ŞAMİL TAYYAR REACTED
Many people, including AK Party member Şamil Tayyar, expressed that the seating arrangement was against protocol, reacting to the images, while many others pointed out that the chairs were at the same level, indicating that the situation was not abnormal.
Here are some of those reactions;