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There's a little info here
Larry J — (archived)

in this CNN article. I have not found an article doesn't say that Turkey has already entered Iraq. Instead it says:

Immediately after Thursday's airspace vote, the Turkish parliament also authorized Turkish soldiers to enter northern Iraq to create what would amount to a buffer zone.



Turkish officials are concerned that if a U.S.-led coalition topples Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Kurds in northern Iraq could gain control of Iraqi oil fields and use that as leverage to create an independent Kurdish territory in northern Iraq.

That could prompt Kurds in southeastern Turkey could rise up as well, Ankara fears.



So, if this article is correct and up to date, it appears Turkish troops have been authorized to enter Iraq but they might not have entered yet. I too hope they don't.

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