Erdogan Turkey

Turkey opposes foreign intervention in Iran, Erdogan tells Iran's Pezeshkian

In a statement, the Turkish presidency said the leader had discussed the latest developments in Iran, after the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.
Relations between Turkey and Israel (illustrative)

The eighth, most dangerous front: How Turkey went from ally to strategic threat - opinion

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan walks after speaking to the media, at the end of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 23, 2025

Ankara's absence: Why Turkey’s exclusion from meeting on joint Gaza force matters - analysis

Turkiye's homegrown fighter jet, carries out its second successful test flight, May 06, 2024.

Turkey's 'Steel Dome' defense system cannot provide security-political change can- editorial


Putin congratulates 'dear friend' Erdogan for winning Turkish election

"We highly appreciate your personal contribution to the strengthening of friendly Russian-Turkish relations and mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas," Putin said.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan meet on the sidelines of the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA), in Astana, Kazakhstan October 13, 2022.

Israeli spies targeting people with ties to Iran is a 'well-crafted story' - analyst

Experts are divided as to the credibility of the report, with skeptics saying it might be an attempt to drum up support for Erdoğan ahead of the election

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters at a rally last week in Istanbul, ahead of today’s presidential and parliamentary elections.

Turks abroad begin voting in presidential election runoff

In last Sunday's vote, Erdogan's ruling AK Party and its nationalist allies won a comfortable parliamentary majority.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony in Diyarbakir, Turkey April 14, 2023.

Turkey's election board showed lack of transparency - OSCE observers

Observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe expressed concerns for the way Turkey's elections were carried out.

 Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and AK Party (AKP) gather on election night, in Istanbul, Turkey May 15, 2023.

'We can't afford anything': Turkey's cost-of-living crisis threatens Erdogan's re-election

A cost-of-living crisis sparked by Erdogan's unorthodox economic program over the past 1-1/2 years has eroded his popularity

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during an event in Diyarbakir, earlier this month.

Turkish, Syrian foreign ministers' meeting looms ahead of elections

The discontent in Turkey over the nearly 4 million Syrian refugees has been a source of domestic pressure on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

 TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to journalists at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, earlier this month.

Turkish elections: Will Erdogan hold onto power? - opinion

Erdogan certainly hopes to be reelected, if only to preside over the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during an event in Diyarbakir, earlier this month.

Erdogan launches election campaign with pledge to slash Turkey inflation

In the presidential election next month, Erdogan will be up against the main opposition alliance candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

 TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to journalists at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, earlier this month.

Turkey escalates against US-Kurdish alliance in Syria with drone strike

The Turkish drone strike in Iraq shows the lengths Ankara will go to strike Kurdish anti-ISIS fighters.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) on the sidelines of the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA), in Astana, Kazakhstan, October 13, 2022.

Breakaway candidate could give Erdogan a lifeline in tight Turkey election

"The fact that these people would be ministers and come to positions of authority bothers me," said 28-year-old student Seckin Yetkin, saying he will vote for Ince like in 2018.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a ceremony to mark an increase in capacity at a natural gas storage facility as he is flanked by former Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek and Energy Minister Fatih Donmez in Silivri near Istanbul, Turkey, December 16, 2022.