The Turkish government announced on Tuesday that it has deployed a battery of the US Patriot air defence system to the southeastern province of Malatya as part of NATO's measures to "support the protection of its airspace" in response to the interception of two missiles allegedly fired from Iran in recent days. The development comes amid the conflict in the Middle East triggered by the offensive launched against Iran on 28 February by the United States and Israel. In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence said, "The Turkish Armed Forces are fully committed to the...
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During his speech at an iftar programme attended by members of parliament, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye highlighted the core principles guiding Türkiye’s foreign policy on regional and global issues. In his speech, Erdoğan stressed that Türkiye does not remain neutral on issues affecting human security and well-being. The Turkish President stated, "We never stay neutral on matters affecting our region and humanity as a whole. We cannot remain neutral in the face of events that disturb the peace of our neighbours and brothers or in response to challenges that pose a threat...
The Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye released a statement reporting that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye spoke over the phone with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran. During the call, Erdoğan stressed the urgent need to open diplomatic channels amid the current situation and affirmed Türkiye’s ongoing efforts in this regard. Erdoğan pointed out that unlawful interventions directed at Iran, as well as strikes by Iran against its brotherly neighbours, are not acceptable, underscoring the necessity for these actions to come to an end. Erdoğan reiterated...
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Centre for Combating Disinformation (DMM) of the Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications said that various claims suggesting that the appointment of Heads of Departments for Emergency Situations and Defence Planning is part of Türkiye’s preparations for war do not reflect the truth. A decree by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appointing Heads of Departments for Emergency Situations and Defence Planning in all ministries, except the Ministry of Defence, was published in the Official Gazette on Saturday. In its statement rejecting the claims regarding the appointments, the Centre for Combating Disinformation ...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday that Türkiye will intensify diplomatic efforts at all levels until a ceasefire is reached on Iran, warning that a prolonged conflict would unleash regional and global turmoil. "Türkiye is determined to intensify contacts at all levels until a ceasefire is reached on Iran and calm is established," Erdoğan said during a fast-breaking dinner with members of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in Ankara. "We want bloodshed to stop, tears to cease, and for our region to finally attain lasting peace it has long yearned for,"...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his "NSosyal" social media account, noting that President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan held a series of phone calls concerning the situation that unfolded after the reciprocal attacks between the United States, Israel, and Iran and the ensuing rise in regional tensions. During a phone call with US President Donald Trump, recent developments in Iran and the Gulf countries, as well as a series of current issues, were discussed. After his conversation with Trump, ErdoÄŸan had a phone call with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar....
President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan held separate telephone conversations with the leaders of the United States, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to discuss recent developments in West Asia. Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran stated in a post on his X social media account on Sunday morning that President ErdoÄŸan and President Trump discussed the latest situation in Iran and the Gulf countries during their call. ErdoÄŸan also held separate conversations with the leader of the United Arab Emirates and the Emir of Qatar. Earlier, the President of Türkiye had expressed that he was â€...
Türkiye urged all parties to put an end to the violence that erupted in the aftermath of Israeli and US strikes on Iran, as well as Iran's retaliation. "We call on all parties to cease the attacks immediately. These developments pose risks to the future of our region and global stability," the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in its press release. In a televised address, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed "deep concern" regarding US and Israeli attacks on "neighbourly Iran". Erdoğan condemned Iran's drone and missile attacks on neighbouring Gulf states, describing them as "unacceptable." ...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye said that attacks by the US and Israel against Iran constitute a clear violation of Iran's sovereignty and also a threat to the peace of the Iranian people. The Turkish president added that unless reason and common sense prevail and space is opened for diplomacy, the region faces the risk of being dragged into a ring of fire. Erdoğan stated that the Islamic world should take effective actions to avert further bloodshed. Noting that Ankara...