Hurriyet Daily News & Economic Review
Pakistan prepares to host key US-Iran talks
Pakistan was poised to host Iranian and U.S. delegations for negotiations in its capital, although Tehran’s participation remained uncertain. Islamabad was pressing ahead with its preparations for the high-stakes negotiations, which official sources...
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Iran ceasefire teeters as Lebanon row stalls talks
Calls were mounting yesterday for the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran to be extended to Israel’s war with Hezbollah, as a tentative ceasefire staggered under the weight of intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of...
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Police foil armed attack outside Israeli consulate
One attacker was killed and two other gunmen were wounded in a gunfight with police near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on April 7, with one of the assailants having links to a religious extremist organization. The building housing Israel’s...
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Talks center on 45-day truce plan in Iran war
The U.S., Iran and regional mediators are in urgent discussions over a possible 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, the Axios news site has reported. The sources said the chances of securing even a partial agreement in the...
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US rescues airmen as jets shot down by Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday forces safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History.” Trump wrote in a social media post that the aviator is injured but...
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Israel plans to demolish Lebanon border villages
The Israeli army will present a plan to the government for the demolition of homes in Lebanese villages and towns along the Israeli border to expand its occupation in southern Lebanon, Israeli media reported on April 3. According to state television...
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Türkiye vows active role in security of Black Sea
Türkiye is doubling down on Black Sea peace by firmly continuing to implement the Montreux Convention and launching a new Istanbul-based maritime command under the Ukraine Coalition of the Willing, the Defense Ministry has announced.. “Türkiye...
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Trump says US strongly considering NATO exit
U.S. President Donald Trump has told The Telegraph that he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after it failed to join his war on Iran. In an interview with the British daily, Trump labeled the alliance a “paper tiger.” Asked...
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Trump seeks financial help from Mideast allies
Akey committee in Iran’s parliament approved a toll plan for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the White House has hinted that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering asking Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war. When...
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US mulls seizing Kharg Island despite talks
U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks yesterday on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent...
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Four countries meet for talks to end war
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joined his counterparts from Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Islamabad yesterday for high-level talks aimed at ending the fighting in the Middle East, as Israel and the United States continue strikes on Iran and...
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Iran reinforces Hormuz control despite pressure
Tehran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, with the Revolutionary Guards on March 27 saying that the world’s most important artery for oil shipments is closed for shipping to and from “enemy ports.” Around 1,900...
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Ankara leads regional stability push, says FM
Turkish diplomacy is aiming to bring about peace and stability to the region, while pursuing a calm and wise policy, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said, as he continued his exchanges with prominent actors, including Iran, to put an end to the war in...
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Iran keeps up missile salvo as US floats ceasefire plan
Iran has received an American 15-point plan for a ceasefire to their war through intermediaries from Pakistan, officials in Islamabad said yesterday. The proposal was sent even as Washington began to move paratroopers to the Middle East to back up a...
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Iran, US send mixed signals amid strikes
Tehran and Washington yesterday continued to give mixed signals over the talks to end the war in Iran, after hopes rose that the conflict could begin winding down despite attacks. Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel yesterday, causing...
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Trump postpones hits on Iran energy sites
U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday announced that ongoing talks with Iran prompted him to postpone his planned attacks on Iran’s energy facilities by five days, giving Tehran extra time to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. “I...
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Confidence in Türkiye increased after war: FM
Türkiye’s top diplomat stated that trust in Türkiye has increased following the war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, and reiterated that they have never been hypocritical in criticizing the mistakes of all sides. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan...
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Displacement, sirens weigh on Eid celebrations
From Beirut to Dubai, and Manama to Tehran, the end of Ramadan was overshadowed for millions of Muslims, as the ongoing Middle East conflict cast a shadow over celebrations, with displacement, bombings and air raid sirens marking the first day of the...
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Trump threatens to hit gas field as prices soar
Qatar reported “extensive” damage yesterday to the site of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from U.S. President Donald Trump against...
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Iran vows revenge as Israel ups pressure
Iran yesterday vowed revenge over the Israeli killing of its security chief Ali Larijani, with Tehran insisting his assassination will not deal a fatal blow to the leadership amid Israel’s pressure. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched missiles at...
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West urges Israel to halt Lebanon attack
The leaders of five Western countries have urged that a large-scale Israeli ground operation in Lebanon “must be averted,” as more than 1 million people have been displaced across the country. “A significant Israeli ground offensive would have...
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Countries hesitant over Trump’s Hormuz move
Several countries appeared reluctant to heed a call from U.S. President Donald Trump on March 16, as he urged nations to deploy warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The U.S. president had called on countries including China, France, Japan,...
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Trump urges others to send warships to Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump called for other nations’ warships to help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, still virtually blocked on March 15 by the threat of Iranian attacks. Despite sustaining heavy bombardments since...
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Millions displaced in Iran amid uncertainty
More than 3 million people have been displaced in Iran since the United States and Israel launched a war against the country late last month, leaving many gripped by fear and uncertainty. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Feb. 12...
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İncirlik base is Turkish, not American: Officials
The İncirlik air base in Türkiye’s south is a Turkish facility, not an American one, defense authorities said yesterday amid rising regional tensions following two drone incidents in the eastern Mediterranean linked to Iran. “İncirlik is a Turkish...
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US eyes Hormuz safety amid intense strikes
The U.S. military has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the Pentagon said attacks on Iran will ramp up with the heaviest strikes since Washington launched the war 10 days ago. “Today will be yet again our most...
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Patriot system deployed after missile incursions
Türkiye has said that a Patriot air defense system was deployed in eastern Anatolia for the protection of its airspace following the second ballistic missile launched from Iran. A statement from the Defense Ministry on March 10 announced the...
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Iran targets Gulf as energy prices surge
Global energy markets were thrown into a state of high-velocity turmoil yesterday as oil and natural gas prices skyrocketed, fueled by an escalating conflict in the Middle East that has seen Iran launch targeted strikes against critical Gulf energy...
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Iran says can fight for months amid strikes
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said yesterday that the country’s forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran’s commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. As the conflict...
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Iran war shows no sign of easing into 2nd week
As the war in the Middle East concludes its first week on March 7, the conflict shows no signs of slowing, with a steady stream of attacks and statements continuing to fuel tensions. Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on March 6, as Israel vowed to...
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Türkiye ‘reserves right to respond’ to hostile actions
Defense authorities said yesterday that Türkiye reserves the right to respond to hostile actions after a ballistic missile detected heading toward its airspace from Iran was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense systems, while Iran denied firing...
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Iran enters post-Khamenei era amid relentless strikes
Iranians will begin this week a three-day mourning ceremony to bid farewell to their slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Iran preparing to announce its new leadership amid ongoing strikes. Killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Feb. 28,...
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Türkiye warns of fire engulfing entire region
The worst-case scenario regarding the ongoing armed conflict in Iran is its potential to turn into a war engulfing the entire region, accompanied by a global energy and economic crisis, the Turkish top diplomat has warned, stressing that Türkiye is...
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Iran conflict spreading with more hits in region
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war expanded yesterday with statements of defiance and...
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Iranian regime faces turmoil after Khamenei
The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic and its beleaguered regime into doubt and raised the risk of regional instability, with Tehran beginning the transition process as of...
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Öcalan declares ‘end of violence-based’ politics
Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan issued a new statement on Feb. 27, on the first anniversary of his call for the terror group to disband and end armed activities, declaring an end to “violence-based” politics. Read by Peoples’ Equality and Democracy...
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Iran submits draft deal to US as talks resume
Iran has presented a proposal to the United States that is expected to serve as a practical test to gauge the U.S. side’s “seriousness,” media reports said yesterday, as Tehran and Washington held talks in Geneva. A third round of indirect talks,...
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‘Terror-free Türkiye’ bid in a new stage: Erdoğan
Türkiye’s effort to eliminate terrorism through the “terror-free Türkiye” project has entered a new phase following the release of a report by the parliament, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, vowing that the country has a historic opportunity...
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4 years on, no peace in sight in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine, saying he had failed to achieve this and other war goals. In a video address that...
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US forces withdrawing from key base in Syria
U.S. forces that led the anti-ISIL coalition in Syria started leaving a major base in the northeast yesterday and should complete their withdrawal from the country within a month, according to sources. The move comes after the Syrian Democratic...
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Uncertainty after Trump hikes US global tariff
President Donald Trump has raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal. Trump said on his Truth...
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FM: Ankara prepared for role in Gaza rebuilding
Türkiye is ready to contribute to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza should both Israel and Palestine agree, the Turkish top diplomat has said, stressing Ankara’s engagement and aid to Gazans will continue in all ways. “Our message is this:...
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OFFICIALS DETAINED OVER LEAKS TO GANGS
Turkish authorities detain 17 public employees, including several active-duty police officers, in a fresh probe.
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Panel issues report on ‘terror-free Türkiye’ bid
Aparliamentary commission overseeing the government’s “terror-free Türkiye” initiative concluded its work yesterday, presenting a 60-page final report outlining proposed “democratization” steps and legal reforms. “Today we are going through a historic...
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Geneva hosts concurrent Iran, Ukraine meetings
High-stakes diplomacy took center stage in Geneva yesterday as the Swiss city hosted concurrent, U.S.-led efforts to avert military escalation with Iran and broker an end to the fouryear war in Ukraine. Aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald...
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Turkish vessels to boost global energy ambitions
Türkiye has taken a decisive step in its bid to become a major player in the global energy arena, dispatching its deep-sea drillship Çağrı Bey to Somalia for its first overseas mission. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar...
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Iran signals readiness to compromise for deal
Iran is open to compromise to secure a nuclear agreement with the United States if Washington is prepared to negotiate sanctions relief, the Iranian deputy foreign minister told BBC yesterday. Speaking in Tehran, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid...
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UN official: Int’l climate effort ‘antidote to chaos’
Climate action can be a stabilizing force in an increasingly volatile world, the U.N.’s top climate official said on Feb. 12, as Istanbul hosted the first strategic planning meeting ahead of the COP31 summit, which Türkiye will host in the...
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Assassination attempts on Sharaa foiled: UN
The Syrian president, interior minister and foreign minister were the targets of five foiled assassination attempts last year, the U.N. chief said in a report on threats posed by the ISIL terrorist organization released on Feb. 11. The report said...
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Our diplomatic efforts aim for peace: Erdoğan
Türkiye’s recent inten‑ sified diplomatic en‑ gagement aims at pro‑ moting peace and stability in the region and beyond, Pres‑ ident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, vowing that the country’s efforts to this end will continue to grow in the coming period...
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Erdoğan, Mitsotakis to chair meeting in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will co-chair the sixth Türkiye-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council meeting in the capital Ankara today, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and ensure calm and...
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Türkiye an important partner, says EU official
Asenior European Union official has described Türkiye as an important partner of the bloc in establishing regional cooperation in various fields, including economy, trade and security, and vowed to deepen bilateral ties through joint concrete steps in...
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COP31 key opportunity for Türkiye: IEA chief
International Energy Agency (IEA) head Fatih Birol has described Türkiye’s hosting of the United Nations climate conference this year as a major opportunity both for the country and for the global climate agenda. The COP31 will be held in...
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Cities fall silent as nation remembers quake victims
Exactly three years to the minute after the first tremor, silence descended across 11 southern provinces as thousands gathered in darkness, holding vigils to honor the tens of thousands killed in the catastrophic Feb. 6, 2023 earthquakes. On that day,...
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US-Iran tensions risk ‘disaster,’ says Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a warning yesterday regarding the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, cautioning that a continued slide toward military confrontation would lead to a regional “disaster.” “We are doing...
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Türkiye to work with Saudi Arabia on Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that Türkiye will continue to support Syria’s stability and work with Saudi Arabia on reconstruction efforts, during talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The two leaders on Feb. 3...
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Iran reviews nuclear options ahead of talks
Tehran is weighing how far it is prepared to scale back its nuclear program in pursuit of a possible agreement ahead of expected talks with the United States, with a critical meeting anticipated to take place in Istanbul on Feb. 6. U.S. Middle East...
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Türkiye considered host for US-Iran negotiations
The White House is open to engaging Iran through diplomatic channels in pursuit of a possible agreement to ease tensions, with Türkiye emerging as a potential venue for the talks, U.S. media has reported. A senior American official told news website...
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Syria, SDF set to launch integration process
The implementation of a new deal between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is set to begin today after the two sides consolidated a ceasefire that ended weeks of fighting and laid out a gradual roadmap for integration. Under...
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Türkiye eyes facilitator role in Iran-US tension
Türkiye has formally proposed to play a facilitating role in the de-escalation of ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States during high-level talks between Turkish and Iranian officials in Istanbul, reiterating that diplomacy and dialogue are...
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Iran’s top diplomat due in Ankara amid tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will pay a visit to Türkiye to meet his counterpart, Hakan Fidan, today amid ongoing tensions with the United States, Turkish diplomatic sources have said. The visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has...
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Türkiye to US: Resolve Iran disputes one by one
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on the United States and Iran to resolve their disputes “one by one” instead of through a sweeping deal, saying Tehran was ready for talks on its nuclear program. “My advice always to the American friends,...
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US, Iran tensions rise amid strike threats
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the situation with Iran is “in flux” and confirmed he has sent a “big armada” to the Middle East, hours after the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in the region. Trump’s remarks came as regional anxiety...
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EU bid ‘unlikely without shift in bloc’s mindset’
Türkiye’s long-stalled bid to join the European Union will remain out of reach unless the bloc undergoes a fundamental shift in its political mindset, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said. In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Fidan accused Brussels...
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Syrian gov’t extends truce with SDF for 15 days
Syrian cities yesterday saw a cautious calm after the government and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) extended the truce by 15 days, with Damascus saying it was to support the U.S. transfer of ISIL detainees from Syria to Iraq. The extension took effect...
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Territory ‘remains key issue’ in Ukraine talks
Russia said it was not dropping its key demand that Ukraine pull out of its eastern Donbas region, ahead of three-way talks between Ukrainian, Russian and American officials in the UAE that started on Jan. 23. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...
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Board of Peace charter signed at Davos meet
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the charter of his “Board of Peace,” which he has billed as a body for resolving international conflicts, with other founding members in Davos yesterday. “Congratulations President Trump, the charter is now in full...
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Erdoğan sees ‘new era’ in Syria after latest deal
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed optimism over the start of a “new era” in Syria as a truce between the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) appears to be holding. “With full integration, God willing, a new era will begin...
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Syrian gov’t ramps up push to extend control
The Syrian army yesterday continued operations to extend Damascus’ control over the regions held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), amid ongoing searches for ISIL members who escaped prison and uncertainty over the agreement and ceasefire. Clashes...
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Ankara welcomes truce agreement in Syria
Türkiye has welcomed an agreement” between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), expressing hope that the deal would stabilize the country while preserving its territorial integrity. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a...
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Syrian army advances on Raqqa in eastward push
Government forces seized a strategic town yesterday in eastern Syria, part of an ongoing push against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) east of the Euphrates River. This came after tensions between Damascus and the SDF flared earlier this month,...
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Sakarya Gas Field flow to double in 2026: Minister
Production at the Black Sea’s Sakarya Gas Field will double in 2026, marking a pivotal year for the country’s energy transformation, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. In an interview with staterun TRT Haber, Bayraktar...
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Türkiye engages with US and Iran to reduce tension
Ankara has reached out to Iran and the United States to reduce tensions between the two countries after the latter threatened to use force against Tehran should it continue to use disproportionate force and kill Iranian protestors. According to...
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Tehran faces rising int’l pressure amid crackdown
Amid a sweeping crackdown on anti-regime unrest, Iran now confronts sharply coalesced international opprobrium and pressure, with the casualty count continuing its grim ascent. An Iranian official told Reuters yesterday that about 2,000 people,...
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