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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.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he welcomes the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran as an important development for regional stability, urging all parties to refrain from rhetoric and actions that could escalate tensions until the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.

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Türkiye holds first San Jose training ahead of Paraguay qualifier

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Türkiye holds first San Jose training ahead of Paraguay qualifier

Arda Guler of the Turkish national football team attends the training session in San Jose, California on June 17, 2026. Turkiye to face Paraguay on June 19 in their 2nd 2026 FIFA World Cup match.

Türkiye's national football team conducted its first training session in San Jose, California on Wednesday as Vincenzo Montella's squad began preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Paraguay. The squad arrived in the US city following their campaign opener and immediately took to the pitch at San Jose Park under the supervision of the Italian head coach. All players participated in the session, which commenced with running exercises before transitioning into station-based drills.Tactical preparations

Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu observed proceedings from the sidelines during the opening portion of the workout reserved for media coverage. Following the initial warm-up routine, the squad moved into closed-door tactical work specifically tailored for the Paraguay encounter — a session that focused on strategic positioning and match-specific scenarios.

Match schedule

Türkiye will hold its final training session at San Jose Park on Friday at 00:45 GMT before the squad finalizes preparations for the weekend fixture. Saturday's qualifier kicks off at 03:00 GMT as Montella's men look to secure points in their second group stage outing of the 2026 World Cup campaign.

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