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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.Hakan Fidan held talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Saturday, with Turkish diplomatic sources confirming the high-level meeting as the fourth stop on the foreign minister's ongoing tour of Asia-Pacific nations that began at the start of June.Hakan Fidan was welcomed by his counterpart Sugiono in Jakarta on Wednesday, with the two sides set to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, boosting trade and defense ties, and addressing regional security challenges during the Turkish minister's Asia-Pacific tour.Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 2 to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation, with both sides emphasizing the importance of enhanced partnership between Ankara and the Southeast Asian city-state, according to diplomatic sources.New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.

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.Hakan Fidan held talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Saturday, with Turkish diplomatic sources confirming the high-level meeting as the fourth stop on the foreign minister's ongoing tour of Asia-Pacific nations that began at the start of June.Hakan Fidan was welcomed by his counterpart Sugiono in Jakarta on Wednesday, with the two sides set to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, boosting trade and defense ties, and addressing regional security challenges during the Turkish minister's Asia-Pacific tour.Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 2 to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation, with both sides emphasizing the importance of enhanced partnership between Ankara and the Southeast Asian city-state, according to diplomatic sources.New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.

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Ankara warns alliances targeting Türkiye, TRNC 'have no chance of success'

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11:27, 11/06/2026, ThursdayU: Update: 11:36, 11/06/2026, Thursday

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Ankara warns alliances targeting Türkiye, TRNC 'have no chance of success'

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The National Defense Ministry warned Thursday that any military alliance targeting the rights and interests of Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has "no chance of success," emphasizing that Turkish forces possess the strength to give "the harshest response" to hostile actions threatening Turkish Cypriot security.

Türkiye's National Defense Ministry warned Thursday that any military alliance targeting the rights and interests of Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has "no chance of success." Ankara emphasized its commitment to protecting Turkish Cypriot interests.

Military readiness

The ministry said Turkish Armed Forces possess the strength to give "the harshest response" to threats against Turkish Cypriot security. Officials underscored Ankara's resolve to defend the TRNC.

Cyprus security

Ankara maintains forces in the TRNC to ensure security. The ministry reaffirmed Türkiye's guarantor role.

Titles :national defense ministry trnc turkish republic of northern cyprus turkish cypriots ankara cyprus eastern mediterranean

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