Turkey assesses regional risks in case of Iran-US conflict
NATO member Turkey, which shares a border with Iran to its east, has said it opposes any military intervention on Iran and does not want destabilization in the region.
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Turkish F-16 crashes during training flight in western Turkey, pilot killed
An F-16 crash in western Turkey led to the temporary closure of the Istanbul-Izmir highway as officials probed the cause of the incident.
Trump’s Iran calculus: A final diplomatic gamble or a countdown to conflict? - analysis
In his longest State of the Union yet, Trump framed Iran as an imminent threat, raising the question of whether he was signaling diplomacy or preparing the public for conflict.
IRGC kills, arrests at least 100 MEK fighters in clashes near Khamenei's Tehran headquarters
Iran’s IRGC said it killed or arrested at least 100 MEK fighters during clashes near Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s Tehran headquarters, with MEK confirming the incident and reporting heavy losses.
Syrian government, Druze renew participation in new US-backed talks - report
Reports say that a prisoner deal in Sweida could pave the way for a deal that resolves the crisis with Damascus and provides locals with administrative and security powers.
Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage
The Dutch Foreign Ministry said it had repeatedly asked Iran to immediately release the seized goods, but gave no further details.
EU memo raises security concerns over mass escape from IS-linked Syria camp
The memo said the status of third-country national escapees remained unclear, with many in the camp being "highly radicalised."
Nuclear deal 'within reach, if diplomacy prioritized,' Iranian FM Araghchi claims
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a nuclear agreement with the US is within reach if diplomacy is prioritized, as the two sides prepare to resume talks in Geneva on Thursday.
US military chief Dan Caine remains Trump's top policy advisor on Iran since June war - exclusive
CENTCOM Chief Admiral Brad Cooper, who replaced Kurilla in August 2025, is as influential as ever, in particular as the top commander who has planned the current potential operations against Iran.
Video shows current Hamas Gaza chief in 2022 ‘war room’ managing dry run of Oct. 7 invasion
A 2022 video aired by Channel 13 captured Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad managing a simulated invasion. The footage showed the group practicing a sea raid and celebrating "total destruction."
US sets Friday deadline for Iraq to form government free of Iran-linked Maliki or face sanctions
The US issued a Friday ultimatum to Baghdad: form a government without Iranian influence or face sanctions. Washington specifically targeted the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister.
