1 day agoTurkey’s hypersonic ballistic missile Tayfun 4, on the right, is being handed to the Turkish military today among many other systems. The range is expected to be more than 1500km
Erdogan: Our army will receive new national defense systems today, and we do not trust in the strength of others, but in the strength of our own arms.
1 day agoIstanbul Governor: Attacker killed, two injured in shooting outside Israeli consulate
Reuters, citing a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi discussed the Iran-Iran war and other developments during a phone call today.
Iran has refused to compromise on its demands and has rejected a proposed Hormuz opening for ceasefire deal -WSJ. The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan held phone calls with Iran's foreign minister and Witkoff on Sunday, but no breakthrough was reached
2 day agoZelensky, Sharaa and Turkey’s Fidan met in Damascus
3 day agoFollowing phone calls with Turkish and Pakistani FMs, Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi had a phone conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister Abdelatty to discuss the regional situation amid the ongoing war
3 day agoThe President of Turkey, during a meeting with the President of Ukraine, confirmed his readiness to host the next round of negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine, the United States and Russia. Erdogan assured that Turkey is ready to play a significant role in achieving a reliable peace for Ukraine and supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 21 km SSE of Erciş, Turkey
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Araqchi and his Turkish counterpart discussed the repercussions of continued US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Putin held a telephone conversation with Erdogan, according to the Kremlin. The conflict in the Middle East was discussed, as were further steps to expand Russian-Turkish political, trade, and economic ties.
At least 18 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey's Aegean coast
3 Turkish nationals sentenced over shooting targeting Greek intelligence officer
The Prime Minister of Pakistan: During my meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Türkiye and Egypt, I emphasized the need for collective efforts to end the hostilities.
Pakistani Foreign Minister: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet on Monday with the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack: Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea should be found, and Syria could play a role through pipelines.
1 week agoTurkish President Erdogan: Although the war is Israel's war, it is first Muslims and then all of humanity who are paying the heavy price.The Netanyahu government is not only targeting Iran; it is also implementing its plans to occupy Lebanon step by step
1 week agoA Turkish tanker named ALTURA, loaded with possibly Russian crude oil, was attacked with Kamikaze drones in the Black Sea, 15 miles off the Istanbul Strait. Damage occurred on the ship's deck and in the engine room. It is known that the tanker ship, loaded with 140 thousand tons of oil, departed from Russia. Damage was reported on the tanker's bridge, and it was announced that it took on water in the engine room. Turkey has sent emergency rescue vessels to the area
Araghchi: Our message to the countries of the region is to distance themselves from the Americans, and we are surprised by their failure to condemn the American-Israeli war against us.
2 week agoIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: The resolute positions of my brother Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Türkiye, in condemning the warmongering Israeli regime are commendable. The proud nation of our friendly and brotherly country of Türkiye has, for many years, steadfastly played a role in solidarity with the aspirations of the Islamic Ummah. By the grace of God, we will traverse this proud path together
Iran has stopped natural gas exports to Turkey following Israeli airstrikes on its giant South Pars field last week - Bloomberg
Turkish Foreign Ministry: Minister Fidan discussed efforts to stop the war in two phone calls with his Egyptian and Norwegian counterparts
Axios: Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan have been passing messages between the U.S. and Iran over the past two days in an effort to de-escalate, U.S. source says. Senior officials from the three countries held separate talks with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the U.S. source says. "The mediation is ongoing and making progress. The discussion is about ending the war and resolving all outstanding issues. We hope to have answers soon," the source says
2 week agoA U.S.-made AEGIR-W sea drone washed ashore near Ordu, Türkiye, on the Black Sea coast. The drone, built by Sierra Nevada, can carry up to 300 kg over a range of about 900 km. It was likely being tested or deployed in the Black Sea
Sirens sound at Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Turkey
Qatar and Turkey blame Israel for the escalation in the region: “It’s clear to everyone who had an interest in worsening the situation.”
Key points from the joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of a group of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh: - We reiterate our condemnation and denunciation of the deliberate Iranian attacks. - These attacks cannot be justified under any pretext and must cease immediately. - We affirm the right of states to defend themselves. - The future of relations with Iran depends on respect for the sovereignty of states, non-interference in their internal affairs, and non-aggression against their sovereignty and territory.
Turkey’s Fidan had a call with Iran’s Araghchi tonight while the former is in Riyadh to attend a regional conference to end Iran war
Following Pakistan’s announcement of a temporary pause in its operation in Afghanistan ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Afghan Taliban have also announced a pause in attacks against Pakistan, at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey
Pakistan announced Wednesday a “temporary pause” in its airstrikes against what it described as “militants and their support infrastructure” in Afghanistan, citing the upcoming Islamic Eid festival later this week and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, & Turkey
