Türkiye is a country spanning West Asia and Southeast Europe. Known for its role as a NATO member, regional power broker, and assertive foreign policy under Erdogan balancing Western alliances with independent engagement across the Middle East. Recently, Türkiye has co-founded a trilateral defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, deepened its military presence in Syria, and sharpened tensions with Israel. Last updated 2 days ago
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Turkey's Interior Minister says he prayed to one day govern Jerusalem, comparing it to the fall of Damascus, Aleppo, and Karabakh. Credits Erdoğan as the leader who will deliver it.
Turkish FM: Ankara is mediating negotiations between Iran and the U.S., and both sides are serious about maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian FM Araghchi says the Mexican embassy in Ankara has waived fingerprinting requirements for Iran's national football team after diplomatic contacts in Turkey.
Trump: I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our s...
Trump: I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq, our relationship with them continues to grow! Tom will remain Ambassador to Türkiye, and operate with the full backing of the United States Department of State. We greatly appreciate the work that Tom Barrack has done, and his continued willingness to serve our Country. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot: "France has asked the public prosecutor to open an investigation into the treatment of French citizens who were part of the last flotilla to Gaza. Based on a report from our consul general in Turkey, I was informed of sexual violence, exposure to cold, repeated beatings and humiliations against French citizens. All of these acts may constitute criminal offenses, so I decided yesterday to refer the matter to the public prosecutor."
In a conversation with the leaders of Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Turkey, Tajikistan, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan, I expressed the hope that God will bring the hearts of our Muslims closer together and that we will witness the expansion of cooperation in all fields and comprehensive support for each other in the face of threats.
Saudi Arabia Is Leading a New Arab-Islamic Bloc with Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar; it Has Put the Brakes on the Abraham Accords and Is Clearing the Region of Israeli Presence
Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey issued a joint statement condemning Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists, accusing him of violating human dignity.
Turkish police stormed CHP opposition headquarters, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party members. The raid follows a court ruling that annulled the 2023 election of party leader Özgür Özel and ordered former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu reinstated.
The Syrian Army is participating in Turkey's EFES-2026 combined military exercise with a core unit, the first time Syrian forces have joined a drill outside the country since Syria's restructuring.
502 Libyan troops drawn from both eastern...
The Syrian Army is participating in Turkey's EFES-2026 combined military exercise with a core unit, the first time Syrian forces have joined a drill outside the country since Syria's restructuring.
502 Libyan troops drawn from both eastern and western factions are also taking part under a single Libyan flag. It marks the first time Libya's military has trained outside its own borders.
EFES-2026 is Turkey's largest combined live-fire exercise of the year, bringing together more than 10,000 troops and observers from approximately 50 countries.
Known in Turkey as the "Turkish John Wick," Ömer Aslan got into a confrontation with the IDF Navy as he was aboard a Sumud flotilla vessel headed for Palestine. Israeli soldiers opened fire on the boat.
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are also engaged in efforts to bring the Iran war to an end. Turkey maintains contact with all parties.
A flotilla of approximately 60 boats with pro-Palestinian activists on board has left Turkey, heading for the Gaza coast. Israel's Navy is preparing for their arrival in the area.
Serbia's defense ministry announced the country will participate in joint military exercises with NATO for the first time. Roughly 600 personnel from Serbia, Italy, Romania, and Türkiye are set to take part.
