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Turkey announces downing of second Iranian missile by NATO defenses

Turkey announces downing of second Iranian missile by NATO defenses

Ankara warned Tehran to "stay away from actions that jeopardize regional security."

Turkey announces downing of Iranian ballistic missile

Turkey announces downing of Iranian ballistic missile

The incident marks the first time the Turkish territory being targeted by Iran, which has launched ballistic missile and drone strikes on Israel and the Gulf countries hosting US bases.

War across the border leaves Van facing anxiety and economic loss

War across the border leaves Van facing anxiety and economic loss

“The war may be happening in Iran, but it’s just 30 kilometers from Van. This proximity is having a serious psychological effect on the local population," says local journalist Ruşen Takva.

3 March 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Mühdan Sağlam

Global energy geopolitics in the grip of Hormuz and Turkey

Global energy geopolitics in the grip of Hormuz and Turkey

Faced with the US urging it to “choose between oil or natural gas,” Ankara opted for gas. By reducing its oil imports from Iran to near zero, Turkey aimed to preserve its alliance ties with the US.

2 March 2026 Mühdan Sağlam

Political leaders in Turkey oppose US, Israeli war on Iran

Political leaders in Turkey oppose US, Israeli war on Iran

Parties emphasized that the future of Iran should be determined by its own people, warning against instability and further escalation in the neighboring country.

Erdoğan expresses concern over war on Iran initiated by 'Israeli provocation'

Erdoğan expresses concern over war on Iran initiated by 'Israeli provocation'

The president also criticized Iran's missile strikes in the Gulf countries.

28 February 2026

Turkey denies reports of providing airspace to US for Iran strikes

Turkey denies reports of providing airspace to US for Iran strikes

"Turkey does not allow any of its air, land, or sea elements, including its airspace, to be used for operational purposes in favor of the parties," said an official statement.

28 February 2026

Iranian journalist leaves Turkey for third country to avoid deportation to Iran

Iranian journalist leaves Turkey for third country to avoid deportation to Iran

Saeid Hassanzadeh Siahgourabi moved to Turkey in 2010 after receiving a prison sentence in Iran.

23 February 2026 Hikmet Adal

Fidan meets US envoy ahead of Iranian foreign minister's visit

Fidan meets US envoy ahead of Iranian foreign minister's visit

The foreign minister and the US envoy reportedly discussed the developments in Syria and Iran.

29 January 2026

Turkey opposes military intervention against Iran, says FM

Turkey opposes military intervention against Iran, says FM

“What is confused here is that the difficulties people face regarding economic and other hardships appear as an ideological uprising against the regime; this is actually a grey area,” Fidan said.

15 January 2026

Kurdish women MPs in Turkey voice support for Kurdish woman sentenced to death in Iran

Kurdish women MPs in Turkey voice support for Kurdish woman sentenced to death in Iran

Sherife Mohammadi's death sentence was approved on Aug 17.

Ercan Jan Aktaş

'Those who oppose the Kurds will lose, those who side with them will win'

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR

'Those who oppose the Kurds will lose, those who side with them will win'

We spoke with Dr. Sayid R. Darati about the Israel-Iran war and the potential impact of the conflict on the Kurds.

26 June 2025 Ercan Jan Aktaş

Aren Yıldırım

Is the regime shaking in Iran? What is the real calculation behind the Israeli attacks?

Q&A QITH SARA KERMANIAN

Is the regime shaking in Iran? What is the real calculation behind the Israeli attacks?

Political scientist Sara Kermanian assessed the Israel-Iran war and the situation of the opposition and leftist movement in Iran.

24 June 2025 Aren Yıldırım

Erdoğan warns German chancellor of migration wave, nuclear risks as Israel attacks Iran

Erdoğan warns German chancellor of migration wave, nuclear risks as Israel attacks Iran

Consequences of the Israel-Iran conflict could extend beyond the Middle East, potentially leading to new migration flows and risks of nuclear leaks affecting both the region and Europe, the president warned Merz in a phone call.

Israeli police obctruct Turkish state broadcaster from filming missile aftermath in Tel Aviv

Israeli police obctruct Turkish state broadcaster from filming missile aftermath in Tel Aviv

“We can’t film in a place where civilians are shooting videos on their phones," said the TRT correspondent after an exchange with an Israeli police officer during live broadcast.

Turkey's parliament unanimously condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

Turkey's parliament unanimously condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

The parliament has accused Israel of dragging the region into war.

Turkey plans to ramp up missile production to establish deterrence, says Erdoğan

Turkey plans to ramp up missile production to establish deterrence, says Erdoğan

“Israel is risking its own existence and future with every act of oppression and every drop of blood shed," said the president.

Turkey demands end to Israel's ‘regional terror’ after Iran strikes

Turkey demands end to Israel's ‘regional terror’ after Iran strikes

The Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, demanding international action.

28 October 2024

Turkey’s FM says Iran taking 'legitimate steps' against Israel

Turkey’s FM says Iran taking 'legitimate steps' against Israel

Hakan Fidan hosted Hamas leaders and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi over the past two days. The meetings coincided with the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.

19 October 2024

Iran’s death sentences for Kurdish women protested outside embassy in Ankara

Iran’s death sentences for Kurdish women protested outside embassy in Ankara

A journalist and an activist were sentenced to death in Iran in late July. DEM Party members gathered outside the country’s embassy despite the obstruction by the police.

Jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş condemns Israel over Haniyeh assassination

Jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş condemns Israel over Haniyeh assassination

“Every life spent resisting oppression is meaningful and respectable,” Demirtaş said about the late Hamas leader.

Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination

Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination

President Erdoğan and senior government officials have strongly condemned Israel.

Erdoğan, Raisi discuss Gaza war

Erdoğan, Raisi discuss Gaza war

Erdoğan emphasized the significance of a “united stance from the Muslim world,” particularly Turkey and Iran, in response to the Israeli actions in Palestinian territories.

27 November 2023

Theater player who fled to Turkey after Mahsa Amini protests facing deportation to Iran

Theater player who fled to Turkey after Mahsa Amini protests facing deportation to Iran

Ali Pouransari had already spent over a year behind bars in Iran and had come to Turkey with the intention of moving to Canada.

8 September 2023

Rights advocates urge release of LGBTI+ activist facing repatriation to Iran

Rights advocates urge release of LGBTI+ activist facing repatriation to Iran

Elyas Torabibaeskendari, who has been residing in Turkey for 10 years and is under international protection status, may face death sentence in their own country, rights defenders warn.

30 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Acting on a tip-off the police intercepted the truck in eastern Turkey.

Defense Ministers of Turkey, Russia, Syria and Iran to meet in Moscow

Defense Ministers of Turkey, Russia, Syria and Iran to meet in Moscow

Defense Minister of Turkey announced that the meeting where the defense ministers and heads of intelligence services of the four countries will meet is planned to take place in Moscow tomorrow.

Quadripartite summit on Syria to be held in early April

Quadripartite summit on Syria to be held in early April

The summit will mark a new phase in the normalization process between Turkey and Syria.

Russia backs Iran's involvement in Türkiye-Syria talks, says Lavrov

Russia backs Iran's involvement in Türkiye-Syria talks, says Lavrov

In late December, defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Türkiye and Syria met in Moscow in what was the highest-level meeting between Ankara and Damascus since the beginning of the war in Syria. (SD/VK)

1 February 2023

TTB to Iran Medical Council: 'Death Sentence should be abolished'

TTB to Iran Medical Council: 'Death Sentence should be abolished'

Medical Association of Türkiye has sent a letter to the chairperson of Iran Medical Council Raishzahed and called for execution of doctor Hamid Qarahasanlou to be stopped.

14 December 2022

Journalists from Iran face rising threats in Türkiye along with tensions back home

Journalists from Iran face rising threats in Türkiye along with tensions back home

Iran's pressure on journalists inside and outside the country is not new. Yet with rising online harassment and recent attempts to kidnap dissidents living in Türkiye, dozens of journalists and activists taking refuge on this side of the border feel increasingly at risk.

9 November 2022 Şenol Balı

Iran, always very near

Iran, always very near

Most practical way to understand the socio-economic structure of Iran will be to compare the situation in Iran with data from Türkiye. Evaluating both similarities and differences may make it easier for us to understand Iran.

8 November 2022 Bülent Danışoğlu

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