Tayyip Erdogan

Israel and Turkey tensions rise after Israel bombs a Syrian airbase.

Turkish President Erdogan urged Trump to prioritize diplomacy with Iran during a phone call, warning that stalled negotiations and rising tensions risk deepening regional conflict, while Turkey continues mediating between the United States, Iran, and regional partners.

North Korea supplied Russia with ballistic missiles used in strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, including Zaporizhzhia, while regional leaders addressed geopolitical tensions at international summits during the ongoing conflict.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a mutual defence agreement in Mecca, pledging collective deterrence against aggression amid escalating Middle East tensions involving Iranian attacks on Gulf states and regional military conflicts.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have sealed a joint defense agreement, strengthening their military cooperation.

Yemen's Houthis wounded 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia Thursday, including a child with burns, prompting Riyadh to warn of imminent coordinated Iran-backed attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure amid regional tensions.

Turkey and Iraq discuss a broad energy cooperation agreement following the expiration of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline deal.

Trump lifts US sanctions on Turkey and praises Erdogan during a visit to Ankara.

Turkish-American Cooperation: Strengthening Defense Ties

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu urged Trump to block F-35 sales to Turkey, citing regional military balance concerns, while cautiously supporting US Iran diplomacy despite reservations about the ceasefire agreement's limitations on nuclear and missile issues.

Trump says the Ukraine war may be settled soon after talks with Putin and Zelensky.

NATO Ankara Summit: Who's Attending and What to Expect

NATO Unveils Major Arms Deals Amid Rising Tensions

NATO allies have grown silent on Turkey's rights concerns, prioritizing security ties over democratic values.

President Trump meets Ukrainian and Syrian leaders at a NATO summit in Turkey this week, pushing to end the Ukraine war amid battlefield stalemate while urging NATO allies to increase defense spending and announcing billions in defense deals.

Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas is jailed pending trial for insulting President Erdogan and religious values.

Turkish President Erdogan urged Trump to pursue diplomatic talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions, offering Ankara's support as a regional mediator with NATO's second-largest army positioned to facilitate peace efforts.

A vessel struck by unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz reported one crew casualty and engine damage, while shipping through the critical waterway remains severely disrupted at single-digit daily crossings versus pre-war levels exceeding 130 daily transits.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement in August, establishing mutual defense obligations and signaling Islamic world autonomy from U.S. influence while addressing regional security threats and advancing each nation's distinct strategic interests.

Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia signed a regional defense pact with collective security provisions similar to NATO Article 5, with Egypt expected to join soon as the alliance seeks to strengthen collective deterrence amid Middle East tensions.

Yemen's Houthi rebels wounded eleven civilians, including a child, in a Saudi shelling attack Thursday, prompting Riyadh to warn of imminent coordinated strikes by Iran-backed groups threatening energy infrastructure and regional stability.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression.

President Nicolas Maduro rejected an international ultimatum to hold elections within eight days while claiming openness to dialogue, as Western powers threatened recognition of opposition leader Juan Guaido amid Venezuela's severe economic crisis and mass emigration.

NATO weathers another storm from Donald Trump but expects more turbulence ahead in US relations.

Trump will meet Ukraine and Syria leaders alongside a NATO summit to push for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Carney backs latest U.S. strikes on Iran as Trump slams NATO allies

NATO leaders unveiled multi-billion dollar arms deals in Turkey while President Trump expressed disappointment with allied defense spending and suggested potential European troop withdrawals, amid tensions over Greenland control and sanctions relief for Turkey.

Trump renews bid for US control of Greenland, criticizing Denmark at a NATO summit.

NATO leaders will announce multi-billion dollar arms deals in Ankara to demonstrate increased European defense spending commitment ahead of a summit with President Trump amid global tensions.

NATO leaders gather in Ankara amid Trump's pressure for Europe to increase defence spending and assume greater responsibility, with members pledging 70 billion euros for Ukraine and 139 billion dollars in additional defence investments.

France is open to selling the SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of opposition.

Trump will meet Ukraine and Syria leaders alongside the NATO summit to push for war resolution.

NATO leaders gather in Ankara next week to demonstrate increased defense spending and military capabilities while attempting to ease tensions with President Trump over Iran policy and his criticism of alliance contributions and commitments.

Israeli warplanes hit an airbase in Syria's Idlib, causing no casualties.

Erdogan urges Trump to prioritize diplomacy in Iran talks.

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan met eastern commander Haftar in Libya, signaling Ankara's strategic shift toward engaging both rival factions while expanding economic interests worth $3.5 billion in bilateral trade and energy operations.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense agreement in Mecca, stipulating that armed attacks on any signatory constitute attacks on all three, strengthening collective deterrence amid escalating regional tensions involving Iran and Israel threatening Gulf oil exports and regional stability.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will sign a joint defense agreement Friday in Mecca to strengthen Sunni Muslim alliance amid escalating regional conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and Yemen-based Houthi forces threatening Gulf security and global oil shipping.

Turkey extends its offensive against Islamic State in Syria, alarming the West.

Netanyahu urges Trump to block Turkey's F-35 sale, citing regional balance concerns.

NATO members weathered Trump's threats at an Ankara summit where he recommitted to the alliance after initially ordering trade cutoffs, though European officials remain anxious about future volatility in U.S. relations.

NATO leaders gather in Ankara, Turkey, to convince Donald Trump to re-commit to the military alliance.

President Trump pledged to lift sanctions on Turkey and decide on F-35 fighter jet sales during NATO talks, while NATO announced tens of billions in defense deals to address Trump's demands for increased European military spending.

President Trump announced lifting sanctions on Turkey during NATO talks with President Erdogan, signaling potential resumption of F-35 fighter jet sales and trade discussions between the two nations.

President Trump expects to support selling F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye during a NATO summit visit to Ankara, despite congressional restrictions tied to Türkiye's Russian S-400 system acquisition, amid opposition from Israel and unresolved legal hurdles.

NATO leaders convene in Ankara to discuss defense spending and support for Ukraine amid growing uncertainty.

NATO leaders gather in Ankara to discuss increased European defense spending, weapons production scaling, and Ukraine support pledges of €70 billion, amid Trump's pressure on Europe to assume greater alliance responsibility.

Turkey and Pakistan reaffirm strong ties, with Erdogan and Sharif supporting diplomacy and regional stability.