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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye aims to reach $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028, vaulting the country into the global top 10 of defense exporters. Speaking at Roketsan's new facilities, Erdoğan said the new infrastructure for air defense systems will further enhance the Turkish Armed Forces' deterrent power.President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, with Trump saying the US received a 10-point proposal from Iran that is "a workable basis" for negotiation.An investigation has been launched after reports of gunfire near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul's Besiktas district, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Tuesday. Initial findings indicate the attack targeted Turkish police officers deployed in the area, while the consulate building itself is not operational.Türkiye strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, calling it an unacceptable provocation against the historical and legal identity of one of Islam's holiest sites. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said ensuring Al-Aqsa remains open for Muslim worship is a shared international responsibility.The Strait of Hormuz will reopen for transit only when transit revenues are used to compensate for damages from the war, Iran's presidential office said Sunday. The statement comes as the US-Israeli offensive on Iran enters its fifth week, with the strategic waterway effectively closed since early March.

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Trabzonspor to battle Copenhagen for Champions League berth

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Trabzonspor to battle Copenhagen for Champions League berth

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Turkish champions will play 1st leg in Denmark on Aug. 16 or 17, host 2nd leg on Aug. 23 or 24

Trabzonspor will take on Danish club FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League playoff round.

The draw for the playoff stage was held in Nyon, Switzerland on Tuesday.

The first leg will be played at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium on Aug. 16 or 17, with the second leg at Trabzonspor’s home ground on Aug. 23 or 24.

Trabzonspor are in the race for a Champions League spot after being crowned last season’s Turkish Super Lig champions, their first title in 38 years.

The winners of the playoffs will progress to the Champions League group stage, while the losing sides will move into the Europa League groups.

- Playoff draw

- Champions path

Qarabag / Ferencvaros vs Sheriff / Viktoria Plzen

Bodo Glimt / Zalgiris Vilnius vs Ludogorets / Dinamo Zagreb

Maccabi Haifa / Apollon Limassol vs Crvena zvezda / Pyunik

Copenhagen vs Trabzonspor

- League path

Dinamo Kyiv / Sturm Graz vs Benfica / Midtjylland

Union Saint-Gilloise / Rangers vs Monaco / PSV Eindhoven

Titles :Trabzonspor battle Copenhagen Champions League

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