1 day agoIstanbul: A loud explosion was reported in Fatih
1 day agoUkraine-Russia talks ongoing in Istanbul
1 day agoUkrainian delegation arrives in Istanbul
1 day agoUkrainian delegation met with President Erdogan
The Turkish Ministry of Defense has called on the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to prove their commitment to the integration agreement with the Syrian government
Turkish Ministry of Defense: The Syrian administration has requested official support from Türkiye to strengthen its defense capacity and combat all terrorist organizations, especially ISIS
Germany has approved a delivery of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to NATO ally Turkey, sources say
Turkey sees any attempt to divide Syria as a national security threat and would directly intervene in that case, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday. — Reuters
Turkey said it will end an agreement that allows the export of oil from Iraqi Kurdistan through its territory in July next year, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette. Turkey is unhappy with the underutilization of the pipeline under the current deal and sees greater potential benefit for itself and Iraq from a new arrangement, according to a senior Turkish official with direct knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter
According to Turkish diplomatic sources, nuclear talks between Iran and the UK, France, and Germany are scheduled to take place in Istanbul on Friday
US envoy to Syria: Israeli prime minister and Syrian president agree to ceasefire with US support
6 day agoThis evening: Heavy rainfall triggered severe street flooding in Keçiören, creating dangerous conditions for drivers. Several vehicles were carried away by the forceful currents. Keçiören, Ankara, Turkey
1 week agoStatement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of Turkey, the Republic of Iraq, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Lebanese Republic, and the Arab Republic of Egypt regarding developments in Syria: Support for Syria's security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and rejection of all foreign interference in its affairs. Welcoming the agreement reached to end the crisis in As-Suwayda Governorate
President of Turkiye Erdoğan: "Our fundamental policy is to protect the territorial integrity, national unity, unitary structure and multicultural identity of our neighbor Syria."
Erdoğan: "The Kurds in Syria, like our Kurdish citizens within our borders, are our true brothers. We will not allow them to become appetizers at the table of Zionism."
President of Turkiye Erdoğan: "Using the Druze as an excuse, Israel has carried its banditry to our neighbor Syria in the last two days."
President of Turkiye Erdoğan: "At this stage, the biggest problem in our region is Israel's aggression."
Turkish Presidency: Erdogan stressed during the call with Shara that Israeli attacks on Syria are unacceptable.
Turkish Presidency: Erdogan stressed during the call with Al-Sharaa that the Israeli aggression poses a threat to the entire region.
1 week agoTurkish Ministry of Defense: The airstrikes carried out by Israel on central Damascus after its attacks on southern Syria constitute a clear provocation targeting hopes for peace and stability in the region. Israel has dragged the region into a state of instability and chaos. There is no harm to the ranks of our forces or units present in Syria as a result.
Turkish forces and personnel on Syrian soil are not facing any setbacks following Israeli airstrikes on Syria, says National Defense Ministry
1 week agoDefense Industry President Haluk Görgün: The SİPER Air Defense System has entered the mass production phase and the first deliveries have been made.
1 week agoTurkish Foreign Minister: Turkey communicated with Israel through intelligence agencies and conveyed its views and proposals regarding the Sweida crisis. With US mediation, a ceasefire will be announced in Syria within the next three hours.
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan: We’re hearing reports of YPG movements. They should avoid any escalation. Don’t jeopardize the current process
Turkish Foreign Minister: Dividing Syria means perpetuating chaos, and we can never accept that.
Turkish Vice President: Israel's attacks on Syria pose a clear threat not only to Syria's sovereignty but also to the stability of our region.
Axios confirms: A senior U.S. official says Trump administration again urged Israel to halt strikes in Syria and open dialogue with Syrian government to ease tensions. U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack spoke with Israeli minister Ron Dermer on Tuesday and Wednesday, asking Israel to “pause and take a breath.”
Turkish Foreign Ministry: Israeli strikes on Damascus are attempts to sabotage Syrian efforts to establish peace and security.
Turkish Foreign Ministry: We condemn Israel's interference in developments in southern Syria using military force, and we stress the need for an immediate halt to these attacks.
1 week agoUAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to pay an official visit to Turkiye tomorrow
