Turkey

Turkey’s rearrest of fugitive revives mystery of Syrian defector’s disappearance

The capture of a convicted kidnapper is renewing scrutiny of how two Syrian defectors were abducted in Turkey and handed to Assad’s security apparatus.

|ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
Önder Sığırcıkoğlu, in the custody of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization.
A person holds a poster of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a demonstration of Houthi supporters in solidarity with Iran, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Sanaa, Yemen, April 3, 2026.

US-Iran ceasefire talks reach standstill, say mediators - report

Iran told mediators it is unwilling to meet US officials in Islamabad to discuss a ceasefire, as regional intermediaries such as Egypt and Turkey search for alternate solutions to end the conflict.

|ByARIELLA ROITMAN
A Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat drone is pictured at SAHA EXPO Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, October 27, 2022.

Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

The embargo has been in place since 2011, when a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi. High-tech weaponry is nevertheless flowing into the country

|ByREUTERS
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrates the passing of the Death Penalty for Terrorists bill in the Knesset, March 30, 2026

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground.

|ByREUTERS, KESHET NEEV

Iraq turns to Kurdistan pipeline as Iran war chokes oil exports and economy - analysis

Baghdad has been seeking a deal to move oil through the Kurdistan Region to Turkey, but the Kurds want Iraq to lift the trade embargo it has imposed on the territory.

MARCH 18, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A drone view shows oil tankers loading crude oil at the Basra Oil Terminal in Iraqi territorial waters, off the coast of Basra, Iraq, August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

South Azerbaijanis condemn Iran’s regional missile attacks, threats - opinion

South Azerbaijanis urge the world to recognize Iran’s destabilizing actions and support regional security.

MARCH 17, 2026ByAHMAD OBALI
A funeral is held for late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran.

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

Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey's new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.

MARCH 17, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Nuh Ylmaz talking to media at the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 17, 2025; illustrative.

Greece greenlights €3 billion Israeli missile and drone defense system

A Greek parliamentary committee approved the purchase of a €3 billion multi-layer air and drone defence system and the upgrade of 38 F-16 fighter jets.

MARCH 17, 2026ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Barak MX Launcher

The Iran war is a severe blow to Shi’ite Islam - opinion

Strengthening regional stability in the Middle East is based on moderate Sunni-majority states and Israel's national interests.

MARCH 16, 2026ByELIE PODEH
IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi delivers a speech marking the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, in Tehran, in February 2024.

Iranians try to contact loved ones abroad through border with Turkey - report

For Iranians living outside the Islamic Republic, the lack of news has left many in a constant state of anxiety.

MARCH 16, 2026ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Millions of Iranians have taken part in demonstrations abroad over the past two months, calling on opposition forces to form a united front against the Islamic Republic.

Baghdad-Erbil oil feud threatens Iraq economy as Hormuz route remains cut off - analysis

Iraq has been cut off from trade via the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran has developed over the last two weeks.

MARCH 16, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A drone view shows oil tankers loading crude oil at the Basra Oil Terminal in Iraqi territorial waters, off the coast of Basra, Iraq, August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

Araghchi denies Iran targets civilians, ready to form regional committee to probe strikes - report

Addressing Iran's overnight strikes targeting Citibank in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, Araghchi stated in the interview that they were retaliation for the recent attack on Iran's Bank Sepah.

MARCH 15, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Smoke rises from a burning building hit by an Iranian drone strike, in Seef district, Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026

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MARCH 15, 2026ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ
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Israel’s next test: Turkey positions itself to lead a post-Islamic Iran Middle East - opinion

With Iran in decline, Turkey emerges as a major player, reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East.

MARCH 14, 2026ByAMINE AYOUB
Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026.