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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pledged Thursday to continue firm measures against airspace violations and strengthen national security, in a Ramadan Bayram message addressing regional tensions. Erdoğan highlighted Gaza suffering under Israeli attacks, Iran war escalation, and Türkiye's economic growth amid global uncertainty.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Tuesday that Iran's top security official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were "eliminated" in overnight strikes. There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities, as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week.Türkiye's Foreign Ministry welcomed Monday Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum, noting the vote took place in a "peaceful and calm" environment with Turkish observers present. The referendum, approved by over 87% of voters with 73% turnout, streamlines Parliament and restores the vice president office.The Iranian army warned residents of certain areas in Dubai and Doha to evacuate ahead of possible attacks in coming hours, citing US military presence in those locations, Fars news agency reported Sunday. The warning included maps of Qatari areas including Lusail, Al Waab, and Ain Khaled.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Ankara's "clear" stance on Iran Wednesday, emphasizing Türkiye is always on the side of peace and working intensively for a ceasefire. Slamming Israeli actions, Erdoğan noted even Israelis now call Netanyahu their "biggest disaster since the Holocaust" as they spend nights in shelters.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pledged Thursday to continue firm measures against airspace violations and strengthen national security, in a Ramadan Bayram message addressing regional tensions. Erdoğan highlighted Gaza suffering under Israeli attacks, Iran war escalation, and Türkiye's economic growth amid global uncertainty.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Tuesday that Iran's top security official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were "eliminated" in overnight strikes. There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities, as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week.Türkiye's Foreign Ministry welcomed Monday Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum, noting the vote took place in a "peaceful and calm" environment with Turkish observers present. The referendum, approved by over 87% of voters with 73% turnout, streamlines Parliament and restores the vice president office.The Iranian army warned residents of certain areas in Dubai and Doha to evacuate ahead of possible attacks in coming hours, citing US military presence in those locations, Fars news agency reported Sunday. The warning included maps of Qatari areas including Lusail, Al Waab, and Ain Khaled.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated Ankara's "clear" stance on Iran Wednesday, emphasizing Türkiye is always on the side of peace and working intensively for a ceasefire. Slamming Israeli actions, Erdoğan noted even Israelis now call Netanyahu their "biggest disaster since the Holocaust" as they spend nights in shelters.

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Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

Spotted: Turkish F-16 fighter aircraft of the 161st Fleet Command

An aerial view shows Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jets deployed in Balikesir, Türkiye, on May 22, 2022. The 161st Fleet Command, the only fleet of the Turkish Air Force with dual codenames - coded as "Eagle" during the day and "Bat" at night - takes an active role in both the protection of the airspace in the Aegean region and the fight against terrorism.

25 May 2022

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Eight Syrian refugees killed, 48 injured in western Turkey bus accident

Eight Syrian refugees killed, 48 injured in western Turkey bus accident

Seventeen children and one pregnant woman among those injured, officials say

09 January 2016

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Traffic accident in Turkey leaves 11 Syrians dead

Traffic accident in Turkey leaves 11 Syrians dead

11 Syrians were killed as a result of a traffic accident in Turkey's western province of Balıkesir

08 August 2015

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Bird flu fears grow as more poultry facilities close

Bird flu fears grow as more poultry facilities close

Fears of bird flu are increasing in the western Turkish province of Balıkesir, as some poultry facilities, including quail farms near the quarantined area were sealed out of fear

05 May 2015

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Heavy storms claim lives in Turkey

Heavy storms claim lives in Turkey

Dozens injured, several flights cancelled due to gushing winds across the nation

02 February 2015

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