Ankara

Turkey the new Iran? Ankara's growing challenge to Western interests - opinion

Turkey’s growing regional influence and ties to Hamas challenge NATO and US security.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.
Nuh Ylmaz talking to media at the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 17, 2025; illustrative.

Turkey's Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, presents credentials to President Sharaa in Damascus

 Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.

Israel’s 'Blue and White' Middle East reshapes power as Iran weakens, Turkey worries - opinion

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026.

Pahlavi’s challenge: Will he overcome Kurdish distrust to lead a unified Iran? - opinion


Billion-dollar-deal: Turkey renews bid for acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet - report

The UK is leading the export campaign for the Typhoon fighter jet, according to a spokesperson for the UK Defense Ministry.

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet during an air display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.

Why Kurds and Israel must align on combatting Turkey - opinion

The Kurds present themselves as the most natural ally for Israel in this shifting landscape. They are politically aligned, militarily capable, and strategically located.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey.

Turkish officials condemn Israeli actions, host high-level Hamas talks

The terrorist delegation, which also included Khaled Mashaal, also met with head of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin.

 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025.

Turkey’s military expansion in Syria: A new threat to Israel’s security - opinion

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call for Allah to "bring destruction upon Zionist Israel," underscores that a direct military clash is inevitable.

 An illustrative image of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

'Damn Zionist Israel': Are Israel and Turkey on a collision course?

Erdogan's calls for Allah to "damn Zionist Israel" comes amid Israel and Turkey's foreign ministries putting out harsh statements as well as growing Israeli concerns about Ankara's role in Syria.

 (L-R) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Benjamin Netanyahu seen over flags of Turkey and Israel, respectively (illustrative)

Turkey’s NATO veto against Israel undermines global security against Russia, Iran - opinion

Ankara’s veto signals that its geopolitical priorities increasingly diverge from those of the alliance, providing NATO’s adversaries – particularly Russia and Iran – opportunities to exploit.

 (L-R) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Benjamin Netanyahu seen over flags of Turkey and Israel, respectively (illustrative)

Ankara police recovers 1,500-years-old priest statue, 7 years after museum heist

One of three individuals arrested claimed the statue was offered to him as a wedding gift for his son.

 Celsius Library in Ephesus, Turkey.

Hamas leaders set eyes on Turkey as Gaza battlefield proves deadly - report

The planned move comes after reports that Hamas officials in Qatar were looking to relocate to Turkey.

 A man waves Turkey's national flag during the Democracy and Martyrs Rally, organized by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and supported by ruling AK Party (AKP), oppositions Republican People's Party (CHP) and Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)

Three killed, five wounded at attack on Turkish aviation firm, reports of hostages taken

"A terrorist attack was carried out against the TUSAS facilities in Kahramankazan, Ankara. Unfortunately, we have martyrs and injured people," Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media X.

Reported scenes from an attack on an aerospace factory in Turkey, October 23,2024.

WATCH: Terrorism accusations and fists fly in Turkish parliament as brawl breaks out

Video footage showed MPs for the ruling AKP party rushing in to punch Ahmet Sik at the lectern and dozens more joining a melee, some trying to hold others back.

Turkey's AK Party lawmaker Alpay Ozalan scuffles with Workers' Party of Turkey (TIP) lawmaker Ahmet Sik, who was speaking during an extraordinary meeting of the Turkish parliament to discuss jailed opposition lawmaker Can Atalay's return to the assembly, in Ankara, Turkey August 16, 2024.