Erdogan: Iran's war must end before the entire region is plunged into conflict.
President of Ukraine Zelensky: We discussed the situation around Iran with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. We are ready to share our expertise to prevent the war from escalating and protect lives, but at the same time, Ukraine also needs to strengthen its air defense, and we count on appropriate support from partners
Türkiye to Iran: Violating our airspace is unacceptable
Turkish Ministry of Defense: We deployed Patriot system in the central province of Malatya within the framework of NATO defenses
The Iranian president told his Turkish counterpart: We are ready to reduce tensions in the region, provided that the territory of neighboring countries is not used to attack us.
President Erdoğan: Israel, taking advantage of the international community's attention being diverted away from Gaza, is seeking to completely undermine the two-state solution.
Al-Sharaa: We have coordinated our unified position with the countries of the region and strengthened our defensive forces on the borders as a precaution to prevent the spillover of the conflict into Syrian territory and to combat cross-border organizations.
3 week ago"The Travel Advisory for Southeast Türkiye has been raised to Level 4 - Do Not Travel. The Travel Advisory for Türkiye remains at Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution." - U.S. Embassy Türkiye
A second Iranian ballistic missile, believed to be targeting Incirlik, was destroyed in the air over the Syria-Turkey border. The Turkish MoD issued a statement. A ballistic missile launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean
The United States has advised non-essential personnel to depart its consulate in Adana, near a key NATO base, and has urged U.S. citizens to leave southeastern Türkiye, according to the U.S. Embassy in Ankara
3 week agoTurkey’s Defense Ministry says it has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to northern Cyprus.
Reuters: Türkiye will deploy six F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 10 km E of Buldan, Turkey
Rubio told Turkey that Washington does not plan to arm Iranian Kurdish groups, Turkey’s foreign minister says
A source in the Turkish Ministry of Defense: Ankara is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus.
President Erdoğan spoke with Azerbaijani President Aliyev by phone. The attack on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic was discussed during the call.
Türkiye affirms its ability to protect its land and air borders and criticizes the Kurdish separatist movement PJAK inside Iran, describing them as "terrorists".
NATO Secretary General: Missile interception over Türkiye is a serious incident and demonstrates the alliance's vigilance.
4 week agoThe Iranian armed forces denied launching any missiles toward Turkey, affirming in a statement their "respect for Turkey's sovereignty."
Statement from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The UAE condemns the attempt to target Türkiye with an Iranian ballistic missile.
President Erdoğan: "We are taking all necessary measures in close consultation with our NATO allies and are intervening immediately when needed."
4 week agoWSJ: Iranian missile was heading towards Turkey’s Incirlik base which hosts US forces. A US navy destroyer shot down the missile
4 week agoTürkiye summons Iran's ambassador to Ankara. The Foreign Ministry conveys a protest to the Iranian envoy over the ballistic munition fired from Iran towards Turkish airspace
Turkey conveys its protests to Iran for firing a misile into Turkish airspace in a phone call between Fidan and Araghchi, per Turkish sources. Fidan asked Araghchi to avoid steps that could spread the war to the region
Turkish Defense Ministry: NATO air defense systems intercepted a missile launched from Iran over Hatay.
Gendarmerie intervenes in solar power plant protest in Diyarbakır: 15 detained, 4 injured.
Turkish Foreign Minister: Iran's indiscriminate bombing of Gulf states is extremely wrong
Turkey’s Fidan calls Iraqi KRG President Barzani after reports emerged that Trump may seek a Kurdish alliance to topple the regime in Iran
Erdogan: Türkiye is making intensive diplomatic efforts to end the current war in the Middle East.
1 month agoTrump is open to backing armed anti-regime groups inside Iran, including Kurdish factions. No final decision yet on weapons or intelligence support. Source: WSJ
