Turkey
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
Turkey to submit draft law allowing thousands of former PKK members to return, aims to end conflict
Hamas shifts covert organizational units, activities to Turkey following Qatari crackdown
The West’s illusions about Erdogan’s denialism was outrageous. The reaction to it was revealing
What is the best path forward for regime change in Iran? - opinion
It is critical to note that Iran is a multi-ethnic country, populated by Persians, Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Turks, Lors, Baloch, Ahvazis, and a variety of other ethnic groups.
Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies
Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.
The war Israel is preparing for may not be the one ahead - opinion
Israel must momentarily set aside domestic political debates and examine the broader geopolitical chessboard.
Sharaa arrives at Ankara summit with Syria seeking closer NATO ties - analysis
Syria’s president is emerging from one set of success stories, with the French leader's visit, to another potential success at the NATO summit.
‘Donald Trump is within our reach’: Iranian hardliners demand attack on president at NATO summit
Along with urging the assassination of President Donald Trump, Iranian lawmakers called for the death of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Trump's shifting security messaging: Israel faces friction with US on Turkey F-35 deal - analysis
In Trump’s view, Turkey may help stabilize the region, curb Russian influence and keep Ankara within the Western camp. Israel, however, cannot regard it as a normal Western ally.
NATO leaders unveil $50 billion in defense deals as Trump renews push to control Greenland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that Europeans had made "staggering" increases in defense spending.
Iran’s Hormuz escalation tests Gulf states, US resolve - analysis
Iran appears to be testing Gulf states and the US with renewed maritime pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, risking wider regional instability.
Netanyahu: Turkey not 'friendly state' to US, F-35 sale would disrupt Mideast power balance
Netanyahu told CNN that he had spoken to Trump about his concerns regarding the possibility that the sale could disrupt the balance of power in the region.
Trump's F-35 offer to Turkey alarms Greece, Athens warns of Aegean military imbalance
Although Greek officials are not commenting publicly on the potential F-35 deal, Greek reporter Vassilis Nedos said Athens has repeatedly communicated its concerns to successive US administrations.
