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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 to unveil Ay Yıldız military hub at NATO summit

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Türkiye to unveil Ay Yıldız military hub at NATO summit

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Türkiye will showcase its next‑generation Ay Yıldız Joint Headquarters during next week’s NATO summit in Ankara, hosting visiting defence ministers and senior NATO officials. The complex consolidates the National Defence Ministry, General Staff, and armed forces commands under one roof.

Türkiye will unveil its new next‑generation military headquarters, the Ay Yıldız (Crescent and Star) Joint Headquarters, during next week’s NATO summit in Ankara. Designed to centralise the country’s top defence institutions, the complex will host visiting defence ministers and senior NATO officials as part of the July 7‑8 summit.

Consolidated command structure

The Ay Yıldız Headquarters brings together the National Defence Ministry, the General Staff, and the Land, Naval, and Air Forces commands in a single location, strengthening joint operational capabilities. Inspired by the crescent and star of the Turkish flag, the complex features a smart building concept, environmentally friendly design, and advanced technological infrastructure. It is equipped with cybersecurity, ballistic protection, CBRN defences, and measures aligned with the “Steel Dome” concept.

First official event

The headquarters, which recently opened its doors to journalists, will host its first official event during the NATO summit. A reception for visiting defence ministers and senior officials is planned in the “Star” section of the complex. The project embodies Türkiye’s defence vision under the “Century of Türkiye” goals and is expected to become a model military headquarters worldwide.

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