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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.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.

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.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.

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Hungarian premier praises Turkish President Erdogan for Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

15:34, 21/05/2025, Wednesday

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Hungarian premier praises Turkish President Erdogan for Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban in Budapest, Hungary on May 21, 2025.

Viktor Orban also thanks Recep Tayyip Erdogan for TurkStream pipeline providing Hungary with natural gas

Hungary's premier on Wednesday praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over last week's Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, the first in over three years.

In a speech in Budapest at an informal meeting of the Organization of Turkic States, Viktor Orban said it was Erdogan's personal efforts that made the landmark talks possible.

Orban also thanked Erdogan for helping make the TurkStream natural gas pipeline – which provides Hungary with natural gas at a time when most European countries are facing an energy crisis – into a reality.

The premier also thanked Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for exporting natural gas to his country via TurkStream.

Titles :Budapest Hungary Organization of Turkic States

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