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Turkey and Greece sign following deals during Mitsotakis / Erdogan meeting in Ankara: Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation Between the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment Office and the Greece Investment and Foreign Trade Agency; Memorandum on Encouraging the Initiation of Ro-Ro Services Between İzmir Port and Thessaloniki Port; Memorandum on Strengthening Cooperation Within the Framework of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization; Memorandum of on Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation on Earthquake Preparedness; Memorandum of on Cooperation in the Field of Culture; Joint Statement on Cooperation in the Field of Science and Technology Between the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye and the Ministry of Development of the Hellenic Republic

The Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey condemned what they call “the illegal Israeli decisions imposing unlawful Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank, thereby accelerating attempts at its illegal annexation and the displacement of the Palestinian people.” The condemnation is in response to yesterday’s cabinet decision approving numerous measures extending Israeli authority in the West Bank

Following deliveries to Damascus International Airport, Turkey has also supplied Aleppo International Airport with essential navigation equipment:- the "ILS" systems, for safe, precise landings even in challenging weather; - the "DVOR", for accurate in-air navigation

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 20 km S of Refahiye, Turkey

Al Jazeera claims to have obtained the US-Iran deal framework proposed by Turkey, Qatar and Egypt: 1. Iran agrees to commit to zero uranium enrichment for 3 years, and then agrees to under 1.5% enrichment after that 2. Its stockpile of Highly Enriched Uranium would be transferred to a third country 3. Iran agrees to not transfer weapons and technologies to its regional nonstate allies 4. Iran pledges to not initiate the use of Ballistic Missiles 5. Iran and the US agree to a nonaggression agreement

Erdogan: The agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF eases the pressure on the peace process between Türkiye and the PKK.

Libyan-Turkish cooperation expands: The Minister of Transportation discusses with the Turkish Ambassador the return of Turkish companies, increasing flights, and the possibility of operating flights between Turkish Airlines and Sabha International Airport.

Joint Egyptian-Turkish statement: Egypt and Turkey agree to continue improving the investment climate in both countries.

An official visit to Saudi Arabia. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan @RTErdogan arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, accompanied by his delegation, which includes the ministers of foreign affairs and defense. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Riyadh Region.

Turkish F-16 fighter jets deployed to Somalia were seen flying at low altitude over Mogadishu

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi had separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye to discuss the ongoing de-escalation efforts in the region

Syrian Internal Security meets SDF forces in Kobani to implement coordination agreement

Turkish Foreign Minister: We cannot accept any attack on Iran, and we must focus on solutions through negotiations.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: We are closely following the developments in Iran. We would like to reiterate our deep sorrow over the deaths that occurred during the protests and extend our condolences to the Iranian people.

An explosion occurred at the TÜPRAŞ İzmit Refinery. Numerous teams have been dispatched to the scene.

Turkish Ministry of Defense: We are making efforts to end all conflicts and establish peace and stability in the region.

Electricity has come back to the city of Kobane as talks between the STG and SDF are making steady progress

Türkiye’s intelligence service (MİT) and police dismantled an Iran-linked spy cell after a long investigation. Six suspects were arrested; the network was run by Iranian intelligence officers Najaf Rostami (“Haji”) and Mahdi Yekeh Dehghan (“Doctor”). The cell was collecting photos and videos of Incirlik Air Base in Adana, a key NATO and U.S.–Türkiye facility. Authorities say the operation prevented potential hostile actions

Erdogan discussed bilateral relations, the situation in Syria, the work of the Peace Council, and regional and international developments in a phone call with Trump.

Netanyahu: I will not allow the establishment of a Palestinian state. Israel will maintain security control from the Jordan River to the sea, and this also applies to the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu: We will not allow Turkish or Qatari soldiers into Gaza. If Iran attacks us, we will respond with unprecedented force. Netanyahu: We are focusing on the last two tasks, which are dismantling.

Turkish President Erdogan: As Syria achieves stability and security, all neighboring countries—starting with us—will directly feel its positive effects. Trade will accelerate, investments will increase, and tourism will develop. In the residential areas that were reduced to rubble by the former regime’s barrel bombs, a major reconstruction campaign will begin. As the effects of the oppression that cost the lives of one million Syrians are erased, and as Syria heals its wounds and rises to its feet again, very different winds will begin to blow across our region

Turkey plans a buffer zone if the Iran government falls. Ankara draws up plans to prevent a wave of potential refugees in case of a US attack on Iran

A United Nations aid convoy reached the predominantly Kurdish city of Kobani (Ayn al-Arab), which has seen an influx of thousands of displaced people due to the violence in recent weeks, while the Syrian army announced the opening of a humanitarian corridor to the city.

SDF: Violent clashes continue between our forces and Damascus-affiliated factions, which have once again violated the ceasefire agreement and launched a ground and artillery attack on the town of Khirab Ashk, southeast of Kobani, accompanied by aerial support from Turkish reconnaissance aircraft. The clashes have been ongoing for more than three hours.

The Syrian Army and tribal forces have captured the village of Jasimiyeh, south of Kobane/Ayn al-Arab

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 15 km ESE of Sındırgı, Turkey

Turkish Foreign Minister: There are signs that Israel still wants to attack Iran

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan has said ceasefire in Syria may need to be extended for a while due to the process of transferring ISIS prisoners

Turkish Presidency: Erdogan discussed developments in Iran with President Pezeshkian in a phone call

The aftermath of yesterday's Israeli airstrike that targeted a residential building in the center of Ansar, resulting in the destruction and damage of several homes, shops, properties, and the solar power network that supplies the town with electricity.