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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar about the future of bilateral relations and regional developments, congratulating him on his election victory. Erdoğan expressed confidence that cooperation between the two NATO allies will advance further.Iran targeted seven Arab countries with at least 6,413 missiles and drones over 41 days, including attacks on the first and second days of the US-Iran ceasefire, an Anadolu tally shows. The UAE recorded the highest number of attacks, followed by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.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.

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Turkish Supreme Military Council appoints new chief of General Staff

09:04, 06/08/2025, Wednesday

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Turkish Supreme Military Council appoints new chief of General Staff

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Gen. Selcuk Bayraktaroglu replaces Gen. Metin Gurak, who is retiring as chief of General Staff

Türkiye’s Supreme Military Council on Tuesday appointed Gen. Selcuk Bayraktaroglu as the new chief of General Staff.

At the 2025 council meeting held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, promotions, term adjustments, and retirements of military leadership in the Turkish Armed Forces were discussed and decided upon with the approval of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the Turkish Communications Directorate.

Gen. Metin Gurak, chief of General Staff, retired due to staff reductions and was replaced by Bayraktaroglu.

Starting Aug. 30, 32 generals and admirals will be promoted to higher ranks, 61 colonels will be promoted to general and admiral, 29 generals' terms will be extended by one year, and 478 colonels' terms will be extended by two.

As of Sept. 1, two generals will retire due to mandatory retirement and as of Aug. 30, 43 generals and admirals will also retire due to staff reductions.

Titles :General Recep Tayyip Erdogan Supreme Military Council Türkiye

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