10/07/2026, Friday04:39

EDITION :

Today Sports Economy Türkiye World Columns Technology Life Video Gallery Cartoon

Defence Industries Secretariat head Haluk Görgün has stated that stronger defence cooperation between Türkiye and Romania will enhance joint capabilities and contribute to NATO collective security. He cited the delivery of the CAm. Roman corvette to the Romanian Navy as a reflection of growing strategic ties.Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.

Defence Industries Secretariat head Haluk Görgün has stated that stronger defence cooperation between Türkiye and Romania will enhance joint capabilities and contribute to NATO collective security. He cited the delivery of the CAm. Roman corvette to the Romanian Navy as a reflection of growing strategic ties.Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.

Advertisement

Iran, Saudi FMs discuss regional fallout from US strikes

Yenişafak English AA

01:16, 10/07/2026, FridayU: Update: 02:13, 10/07/2026, Friday

AA

See Yeni Şafak News More Often: Click and Add to Favorites on Google!

Iran, Saudi FMs discuss regional fallout from US strikes

AA

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional security developments during a phone call on Thursday, as Tehran coordinates diplomatically with Gulf neighbors following recent American military strikes against Iranian targets.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest regional developments on Thursday during a phone call, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency. The conversation formed part of Tehran's ongoing diplomatic outreach to regional capitals, the agency said, with the two ministers exchanging assessments of the security situation following American military strikes against Iranian targets.

Riyadh did not immediately issue a statement regarding the substance of the talks, leaving the specific positions exchanged unclear. The contact underscores Saudi Arabia's delicate balancing act as a key US ally maintaining relations with its regional rival Iran.

Regional Escalation

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan on Thursday, marking the second day of tit-for-tat exchanges between the two powers. The attacks targeted American infrastructure in retaliation for Washington's sustained bombardment of Iranian positions, according to regional security sources.

The escalation follows Iranian actions against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week — a vital chokepoint for global energy supplies — which prompted the US military response. Washington and Tehran have traded accusations over responsibility for the spiraling conflict, with neither side signaling an immediate move toward de-escalation.

Titles :abbas araghchi faisal bin farhan iran saudi arabia strait of hormuz us military bahrain kuwait

Comments

Comments you share on our site are a valuable resource for other users. Please be respectful of different opinions and other users. Avoid using rude, aggressive, derogatory, or discriminatory language.