Turkey
Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion
The US and its allies have no alternative but to prove to Iran-backed terror groups that closing straits to influence the global economy and political and operational decisions will not succeed.
Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan
Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens
Turkey expects no change in Israel's foreign policy after elections, FM Hakan Fidan says
Mecca defense pact puts Turkey’s commitment to Saudi under domestic scrutiny - analysis
The Mecca pact is moving from declaration to implementation, exposing unresolved questions in Turkey over troop deployments, parliamentary authority, and the risk of direct involvement in Yemen.
Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking to the media after a meeting of the Mecca alliance, said the sides had discussed what support to provide Saudi Arabia for its defensive capabilities.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey defense pact faces first test in Houthi offensive - analysis
The new alliance has taken shape over recent months, with September’s Houthi offensive and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia presenting its first major test.
Somaliland seeks deeper security ties with Israel, sees Turkey as growing threat
A senior Somaliland adviser said Hargeisa wants Israel to bolster its defenses against Turkey, pointing to Turkish fighter jets, drones and growing military cooperation with Somalia.
Mecca defense signees converging to discuss Houthi threat after Baghaei warns of escalation
The meeting comes a day after Iranian FM Esmail Baghaei said he hoped a “rumor” that Pakistan had deployed troops to Saudi Arabia was untrue, warning that intervention would complicate the situation.
After meeting in Turkey, can Syria's new government manage tensions with Hezbollah? - analysis
“Hezbollah is not the decision maker,” said Syrian politician Fawaz Tello. “In the end, it implements Iranian policy, and therefore there is no interest in opening any dialogue with it.”
Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan, Turkey as US refuses to intervene against Houthi threat - analysis
The kingdom is searching for friends beyond Washington, for allies ready to put rockets where the rhetoric is and assist in a fight Saudi Arabia considers existential.
Turkey says Mecca pact committee to meet in Riyadh on October 5
"The meeting will address recent developments in the region and the stage reached in the Alliance’s institutionalization efforts," the Turkish statement said.
‘Dignity was disregarded’: Kurdish journalist recounts alleged abuse at Turkish detention to 'Post'
Though the Foreign Ministry declined to comment to the Post on the reports, Aziznezhad said he would like to see Turkey face justice for its crimes.
Trump’s friendship with Erdogan ignores Turkey’s hosting of Hamas - opinion
Maybe Trump is enamored by the flattery that he’s received from Erdogan, who knows just how important it is for the American president to hear how wonderful his efforts are in trying to broker peace.
