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War on Iran might boost Erdogan's profile as the “man for stability”

analysis

analysis

4 min read

The war on Iran is likely to have serious repercussions in Türkiye’s next presidential election cycle

Türkiye says 15 ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Iran War

2 min read

'There are 15 Turkish-owned ships in the Strait of Hormuz; we are in contact with all their personnel,' says Transport Minister Uraloglu

Türkiye says 15 ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai property sales surpass $4B despite continuous Iranian barrage

Dubai real estate

3 min read

Dubai property sales surpass $4B despite continuous Iranian barrage

Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Iran War

1 min read

Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns Middle East banks could be targeted after Tehran bank strike

Iran

2 min read

Iran warns Middle East banks could be targeted after Tehran bank strike

Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters says banks and financial institutions across Middle East now considered potential targets

Missiles targeting Türkiye fired from east of Tehran: Security sources

Middle East

3 min read

Trump threatens to destroy Iran 'as a nation' if Hormuz mines are not removed

Mines in Hormuz

4 min read

War in Iran: Meanwhile, down at the crossroads

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

War in Iran: Meanwhile, down at the crossroads

War in Iran

5 min read

What is Damascus’s perspective on the Iran war?

featured

featured

What is Damascus’s perspective on the Iran war?

Syria Iran

2 min read

Education reform debate: Could students start university at 15 in Türkiye?

education in Türkiye

2 min read

Iran Under Attack

US strikes on Iran expose deep divisions in Iranian diaspora

US strikes on Iran expose deep divisions in Iranian diaspora

Op-Ed

4 min read

Ignore 'Türkiye is the next Iran' nonsense: Here are the facts

Ignore 'Türkiye is the next Iran' nonsense: Here are the facts

analysis

7 min read

Seizing Kharg Island: A potentially fatal US priority

Seizing Kharg Island: A potentially fatal US priority

featured

6 min read

Majority of Turks prefer to remain neutral in Iran war: Poll

Majority of Turks prefer to remain neutral in Iran war: Poll

Nation

1 min read

Why Türkiye and Azerbaijan are not joining the Iran war

Why Türkiye and Azerbaijan are not joining the Iran war

War in Iran: When Johnny doesn’t come marching home, hurrah, hurrah

War in Iran: When Johnny doesn’t come marching home, hurrah, hurrah

A. Craig Copetas

How Kurds defied US and what it means for Türkiye’s peace process

How Kurds defied US and what it means for Türkiye’s peace process

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Türkiye turned Mossad’s strength into weakness

How Türkiye turned Mossad’s strength into weakness

Hasan Mesut Onder

Apocalyptic rhetoric behind attack on Iran

Apocalyptic rhetoric behind attack on Iran

US insults the Kurds—and some push back

US insults the Kurds—and some push back

War in Iran: Mom, dad, Uncle Bibi and the kids

War in Iran: Mom, dad, Uncle Bibi and the kids

A. Craig Copetas

Kosovo cannot afford a constitutional vacuum at a dangerous moment

Kosovo cannot afford a constitutional vacuum at a dangerous moment

War in Iran: Scrambling for supreme leaders and rotisserie chicken

War in Iran: Scrambling for supreme leaders and rotisserie chicken

A. Craig Copetas

Iran's closure of Hormuz puts pressure on Eurasian energy geopolitics

Iran's closure of Hormuz puts pressure on Eurasian energy geopolitics

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Western media dusts off its civilization script after Khamenei’s death

Western media dusts off its civilization script after Khamenei’s death

Selin Hacialioglu

When the Middle East war echoes in the Balkans

When the Middle East war echoes in the Balkans

Mustafa Cuhadar

After Nakhchivan attack, will Azerbaijan’s balanced Iran policy hold?

After Nakhchivan attack, will Azerbaijan’s balanced Iran policy hold?

Enes Berna Kilic

War in Iran: Tehran’s salty solution for victory

War in Iran: Tehran’s salty solution for victory

A. Craig Copetas

How Russia views the Organization of Turkic States

How Russia views the Organization of Turkic States

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Did Iran fire missile marked 'In memory of the victims of Epstein Island'?

Middle East

Did Iran fire missile marked 'In memory of the victims of Epstein Island'?

Viral missile image referencing Epstein scandal circulates widely online, while ...

Life in Dubai is not a box of chocolates

Conflicts

Life in Dubai is not a box of chocolates

Dubai influencers avoid discussing the Iran conflict online as strict UAE cyberc...

Working, striking, defying: Forgotten history of women’s labor in Türkiye

International Women's Day

Working, striking, defying: Forgotten history of women’s labor in Türkiye

History of Turkish women reveals long-standing economic presence that predates m...

Turkish Cuisine

Pepecura dessert carries scent of Black Sea grapes to tables in Türkiye

Food

3 min read

Pepecura dessert carries scent of Black Sea grapes to tables in Türkiye

Stone-pounded tradition: Türkiye’s famed tas kofte keeps centuries of flavor alive

Stone-pounded tradition: Türkiye’s famed tas kofte keeps centuries of flavor alive

Food

3 min read

Ancient Anatolian recipe lives on in Bitlis’ famed liver dish

Ancient Anatolian recipe lives on in Bitlis’ famed liver dish

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

All you need to know about Türkiye’s new traffic rules and heavy fines

All you need to know about Türkiye’s new traffic rules and heavy fines

New feature on Turkish digital health system e-Nabiz helps patients locate medicine

New feature on Turkish digital health system e-Nabiz helps patients locate medicine

Istanbul announces free festivals in 2026 cultural calendar

Istanbul announces free festivals in 2026 cultural calendar

By Selin Hacialioglu

Editor's Pick

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

Trump wants Iranian civilians to take over their state from the 'mullahs', who have spent their entire lives trying to prevent this

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Iran begins mining Strait of Hormuz as Washington's tanker escort claim collapses

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US Energy Secretary claims first tanker escorted through Hormuz, oil prices fall 15%

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Ignore 'Türkiye is the next Iran' nonsense: Here are the facts

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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain F1 Grand Prix cancelled, drivers' private chat reveals

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Iranian drone strike sparks fire at ADNOC oil hub in Abu Dhabi

Türkiye says 15 ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Türkiye says 15 ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Iran War

5 min read

'There are 15 Turkish-owned ships in the Strait of Hormuz; we are in contact with all their personnel,' says Transport Minister Uraloglu

Türkiye moves to ban single-use plastic products

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye plans to ban several single-use plastic items by the end of the year to reduce pollution and plastic waste

Türkiye moves to ban single-use plastic products

War on Iran might boost Erdogan's profile as the “man for stability”

analysis

analysis

7 min read

The war on Iran is likely to have serious repercussions in Türkiye’s next presidential election cycle

Erdogan calls for Ukraine reconstruction and lasting security in talk with Zelenskiy

Diplomacy

4 min read

Erdogan tells Zelenskyy that the Iran conflict must not disrupt Ukraine peace efforts and calls for the immediate resumption of negotiations

Erdogan calls for Ukraine reconstruction and lasting security in talk with Zelenskiy

Japan readies oil reserve release ahead of IEA decision: PM Takaichi

Japan readies oil reserve release ahead of IEA decision: PM Takaichi

Oil

4 min read

Dubai property sales surpass $4B despite continuous Iranian barrage

Dubai property sales surpass $4B despite continuous Iranian barrage

Dubai real estate

5 min read

Turkish lender Garanti BBVA says no decision yet on Romania unit sale

Turkish lender Garanti BBVA says no decision yet on Romania unit sale

Mergers & acquisitions

3 min read

Putin, Aliyev call for swift diplomatic resolution to Middle East crisis

Putin, Aliyev call for swift diplomatic resolution to Middle East crisis

Iran War

3 min read

Putin thanks Aliyev for 'effective assistance' in organizing evacuation of Russian citizens from Iran

Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Iran War

2 min read

A Thai cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued and efforts underway to find three others

War must be stopped 'before it engulfs entire region in flames': Erdogan

War must be stopped 'before it engulfs entire region in flames': Erdogan

Middle East

5 min read

President Erdogan says the Middle East war must stop before it engulfs the region, urging diplomacy while saying Türkiye is acting cautiously

Iran threatens strikes on US, Israeli economic targets after bank attack

Iran threatens strikes on US, Israeli economic targets after bank attack

Iran War

4 min read

Several employees killed in US-Israeli airstrike on bank in northern Tehran, according to Iranian media

Russia says next round of Ukraine-US talks could take place in Istanbul

Russia says next round of Ukraine-US talks could take place in Istanbul

Ukraine talks

5 min read

Seizing Kharg Island: A potentially fatal US priority

featured

featured

Seizing Kharg Island: A potentially fatal US priority

Conflicts

9 min read

Pentagon confirms about 140 US troops wounded in Iran conflict

Pentagon confirms about 140 US troops wounded in Iran conflict

World

3 min read

Türkiye considers cutting university starting age to 15–16

Türkiye considers cutting university starting age to 15–16

education in Türkiye

3 min read

One of last craftsmen keeping water mills alive

One of last craftsmen keeping water mills alive

Lifestyle

6 min read

Stone-pounded tradition: Türkiye’s famed tas kofte keeps centuries of flavor alive

Stone-pounded tradition: Türkiye’s famed tas kofte keeps centuries of flavor alive

Food

6 min read

‘Magnificent Century’ stars Halit Ergenc, Meryem Uzerli to reunite after 15 years

‘Magnificent Century’ stars Halit Ergenc, Meryem Uzerli to reunite after 15 years

Cinema

4 min read

Halit Ergenc, Meryem Uzerli will reunite in 'Imroz’da Bahar,' their first project together in 15 years since 'Magnificent Century'

Italy buys Caravaggio painting of future Pope Urban VIII for €30 million

Culture

4 min read

The masterpiece, painted around 1598, depicts the young Maffeo Barberini decades before he became pope

Italy buys Caravaggio painting of future Pope Urban VIII for €30 million

Restoration and preservation work begins at rare pyramid-style tomb in Marmaris

Archaeology

3 min read

Conservation work begins at a rare pyramid-style Hellenistic tomb in Marmaris, aiming to preserve the monument and improve visitor access

Restoration and preservation work begins at rare pyramid-style tomb in Marmaris

Rare Renaissance medallion of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II to go up for auction in Dubai

Cultural heritage

4 min read

A rare 1481 Renaissance medallion of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II by Constanzo da Ferrara will be auctioned in Dubai next month

Rare Renaissance medallion of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II to go up for auction in Dubai

Bam Adebayo lights up Miami with 83 points, shattering Kobe’s record

Bam Adebayo lights up Miami with 83 points, shattering Kobe’s record

Basketball

4 min read

Galatasaray take 1-0 Champions League first-leg lead over Liverpool

Galatasaray take 1-0 Champions League first-leg lead over Liverpool

Football

12 min read

Seven Iranian women footballers seek asylum in Australia after anthem protest

Seven Iranian women footballers seek asylum in Australia after anthem protest

Afc Women's Asian Cup

7 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

25

61

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

25

57

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

25

54

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

25

46

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

25

42

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

25

42

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

25

33

8

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

25

32

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

25

30

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

25

30

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

25

27

12

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

25

25

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

25

24

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

25

24

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

25

22

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

25

21

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

25

20

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

25

14

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

0

20

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

0

21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

0

0

22

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

0

0

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Goreme Open Air Museum

2 min read

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Travel

1 min read

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Culture

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Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

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700 years since conquest of Bursa marks turning point in Ottoman rise

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Türkiye says 15 ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Türkiye says 15 ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 11 2026

Türkiye moves to ban single-use plastic products

Türkiye moves to ban single-use plastic products

Mar 11 2026

What is Damascus’s perspective on the Iran war?

What is Damascus’s perspective on the Iran war?

Mar 11 2026

Japan readies oil reserve release ahead of IEA decision: PM Takaichi

Japan readies oil reserve release ahead of IEA decision: PM Takaichi

Mar 11 2026

Türkiye considers cutting university starting age to 15–16

Türkiye considers cutting university starting age to 15–16

Mar 11 2026

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