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A shooting occurred outside a high school in Manisa, western Turkey, injuring at least five people, including students, with one in critical condition. The assailant fled, and the motive remains unclear.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan held a phone call to discuss recent regional developments, with Araghchi making the call from Beijing.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni announced a joint meeting with his Turkish counterpart to discuss border movements, security, trade, and counter-terrorism cooperation.
A Turkish pro-government newspaper claims Iran and Israel are collaborating to weaken the Mecca Pact, a nascent alliance between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. The article suggests recent attacks by Iran-backed groups on Saudi infrastructure are part of this strategy.
Turkey cracks down on LGBTQ+ groups, blocks online accounts
Turkey has launched a widespread operation targeting LGBTQ+ associations, businesses, and individuals over allegations including prostitution and obscene content, while simultaneously blocking dozens of LGBTQ+-linked websites and social media accounts.
Exclusive interview with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Turkey's foreign policy, regional conflicts, and 25 years of AK Party rule.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey will hold a defense pact meeting in Istanbul.
Kurdish families honor their dead on the path to peace with Turkey. Families find out about their relatives killed in the PKK conflict and set up places of remembrance in Istanbul and the southeast of the country.
Turkiye and Somali forces have freed a cargo ship held by pirates off Somalia's coast. 14 pirates died in the operation, and their boats were destroyed.
Turkiye summoned Ukraine's ambassador over two attacks on Turkish-operated vessels in the Black Sea. The ambassador was warned about the need to ensure safety in the region.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Agreement, a defence pact aiming to sharpen regional deterrence and shift security responsibility to regional powers, drawing comparisons to NATO.
The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led force, has been dissolved by its leader Mazloum Abdi. The force was formed in 2015 to fight against the Islamic State group and was backed by the United States. Its dissolution marks the end of an era for the country's Kurds, wh…
Turkish President Erdogan says Turkey will not abandon its friends in the region and will not let outside powers set the boundaries of its foreign policy.
The US has threatened Iran with 'economic D-Day', but many economists believe the sanctions will have a limited impact due to Iran's deep trade ties with several countries.
A Turkish court has sentenced opposition mayors to prison for corruption, with sentences ranging from six years to over 23 years. The mayors, all affiliated with the Republican People's Party, were accused of embezzlement, bribery, and money laundering.
A delegation from the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council visited the Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran to discuss potential avenues for cooperation in cinema, research, education, and co-productions.
Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus.
Iran participated in the 11th Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair, showcasing the country's cultural and literary capacities to visitors. The fair featured over 300 publishers from more than 30 countries, including Iran.
Tensions in the Aegean Sea have escalated between Turkey and Greece, with both countries announcing new marine protected areas. Turkey has created two new marine national parks in the Aegean Sea, while Greece has launched a new plan for renewable energy development in the…
Tehran Times examines the political dynamics in West Asia, highlighting constants and variables that shape the region's policies and conflicts.
Israel's defense minister has criticized the US for calling its attack on a Syrian military base 'unnecessary escalation'. The US has expressed concern over the attack, which it says could destabilize the region. Israel has defended its actions, saying it was necessary to…
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said a strike on Syria's Abu Duhur military airport was due to alleged Turkish plans to deploy troops there. Both Syria and Turkey have rejected these claims.
Turkey has sought an international arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of 'genocide' linked to Israel's interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Turkey will seek an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on activists seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Turkey has requested an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of “genocide” related to Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza in May 2026.
Iranian and Turkish officials have discussed ways to broaden tourism cooperation by promoting the diverse attractions of their provinces to each other's markets.
Turkey has requested an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch over the Gaza-bound Global Freedom Flotilla case.
Turkey's efforts to rebuild a strong and stable Syria are being challenged by Israel's desire for a limited and secure Syria. This competition is causing tension between the two countries and is also affecting US interests in the region.
Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemned recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, calling on Israel to comply with its ceasefire obligations and refrain from actions that could escalate tensions.
Israel issued a veiled threat against Turkey after strikes on a Syrian airbase, accusing Syria of violating a security 'status quo' by allowing Turkish troops to deploy. Turkey and Syria rejected the allegations.