Is Turkey planning military action in Syria?

There are reports Turkey is considering sending troops into neighbouring Syria, to join the fight against the so-called Islamic State.

IS controls a large portion of Syrian territory extending to its border with Turkey.

According to local media, the aim of any military action would to push back IS forces and form a buffer zone between the two countries.

Zara Zaher asked Seref Isler from the BBC's Turkish language program whether the reports are credible.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)