Israel signs $3.5 billion air defence deal with Greece
Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion ($3.5 billion) defence deal on Monday under which Israel will build a multi-layered air defence system for Greece as Athens pushes ahead with…
Turkey says it has Black Sea grain plan and is in contact with Russia, Ukraine
Turkey has prepared a plan for the safe passage of grain via the Black Sea and is in contact with both Russia and Ukraine regarding it, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan…
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defence pact meeting
Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will gather in Istanbul on Monday for a first committee meeting under the joint defence accord that they signed this month, a…
Turkey summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Turkey summoned Ukraine’s ambassador over attacks this week in the Black Sea against a Turkish vessel, and against a second ship that came to tow the first, the country’s foreign…
Turkey says SDF dissolution will help with Syrian unity
Turkey’s ruling AK Party welcomes the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces as an important step towards strengthening Syrian unity, a spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogan’s party said on…
Erdogan says Turkiye will not allow ‘bloody scenarios’ for Middle East
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has commented on developments in the Middle East, saying Turkiye will continue with its efforts to promote peace. – Speaking after a cabinet meeting at…
Israeli strike on Syrian base undermines Syria’s stability — Turkish Defense Ministry
The attack carried out by Israel on August 18 against the Abu Duhur airbase in Idlib is aimed at undermining Syria’s stability and territorial integrity, the Turkish Defense Ministry told…
Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes
The head of Israel’s spy agency held a phone call with Syria’s foreign minister last week during which they discussed Turkey’s military presence in Syria, three people familiar with the…
Japan, Türkiye Deepen Strategic Partnership and Hormuz Cooperation
Today, at 5:30 p.m., I held a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who plays an important role in the Middle East region. On my side, I first…
NATO is prepared to address any threat, official says
NATO is prepared to address any threat and will always do what is necessary to defend all allies, a NATO official said on Wednesday in response to questions about a…