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Turkish security sources dismiss claims of 'US request to use military bases' in Iran war

Exclusive

Exclusive

2 min read

Turkish sources deny reports that the US requested use of Türkiye bases to support Iran war operations with tanker aircraft

Turkish security sources dismiss claims of 'US request to use military bases' in Iran war

Israel attempts to assassinate Iranian intelligence official

Iran War

1 min read

The Israeli army reportedly targeted Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in an overnight airstrike in Tehran, an Israeli official confirms

Israel attempts to assassinate Iranian intelligence official

Saudi Arabia downs drone near US, Türkiye embassies in Riyadh

Iran War

1 min read

Saudi Arabia downs drone near US, Türkiye embassies in Riyadh

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Ali Khamenei: Report

Ali Larijani

3 min read

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Ali Khamenei: Report

NATO deploys additional Patriot air defense system to Incirlik Air Base

Iran War

3 min read

NATO deploys additional Patriot air defense system to Incirlik Air Base

Türkiye says NATO Patriot system is being deployed to Incirlik in addition to existing air defense measures and Patriot already stationed there

Leaked Israel memo says Iranian protesters would be 'slaughtered' while publicly urging uprising

Iran

5 min read

Ankara denies US military base in Türkiye had been struck by Iran

Iran war day 3

5 min read

Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Conflicts

9 min read

What Larijani’s death means for Iran’s power structure

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featured

What Larijani’s death means for Iran’s power structure

Middle East

5 min read

Türkiye uses AI to track 526,000 artifacts as stolen Iznik tiles return from UK

artifact repatriation

2 min read

Iran Under Attack

Is Israel next?

Is Israel next?

analysis

3 min read

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh cancellations to April 30

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh cancellations to April 30

flight cancellations

3 min read

War in Iran: How China bought Iranian oil nobody was selling

War in Iran: How China bought Iranian oil nobody was selling

featured

7 min read

Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s quiet power broker?

Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s quiet power broker?

Ali Laricani

4 min read

Türkiye helps Iraqi oil bypass Strait of Hormuz crisis

Türkiye helps Iraqi oil bypass Strait of Hormuz crisis

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

War in Gulf: Meats, mullahs and the Mar-a-Lago Maquis

War in Gulf: Meats, mullahs and the Mar-a-Lago Maquis

A. Craig Copetas

Why Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis persists and how Türkiye can mediate

Why Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis persists and how Türkiye can mediate

How Gulf Arab states must respond as regional war escalates

How Gulf Arab states must respond as regional war escalates

NATO’s southern neighborhood under fire

NATO’s southern neighborhood under fire

War that wasn't supposed to last: Why Iran's survival is Türkiye's strategic windfall

War that wasn't supposed to last: Why Iran's survival is Türkiye's strategic windfall

What Iran appears to be testing and how Türkiye protects its airspace

What Iran appears to be testing and how Türkiye protects its airspace

Arda Mevlutoglu

Why Iran keeps sending missiles toward Türkiye

Why Iran keeps sending missiles toward Türkiye

Syndromes and traumas: Groundhog Day for Israel in Lebanon?

Syndromes and traumas: Groundhog Day for Israel in Lebanon?

War in Gulf: Too afraid to say World War III?

War in Gulf: Too afraid to say World War III?

A. Craig Copetas

From Markale to Minab: Who controls the narrative in war?

From Markale to Minab: Who controls the narrative in war?

How Iran war will seal paradigm shift in Türkiye’s security discourse

How Iran war will seal paradigm shift in Türkiye’s security discourse

Enes Berna Kilic

The Iranian crisis: No easy end in sight as all sides dig in

The Iranian crisis: No easy end in sight as all sides dig in

War in Iran: For whom the ball rolls

War in Iran: For whom the ball rolls

Andreas Evagora

No clear winner: Why the Iran war remains strategically unresolved

No clear winner: Why the Iran war remains strategically unresolved

Discover

Camouflage couture: When war cuts the pattern

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Camouflage couture: When war cuts the pattern

Military garments evolve into fashion icons, blending survival design, tactical ...

Why silence at awards ceremonies is no longer neutral

Op-Ed

Why silence at awards ceremonies is no longer neutral

Awards shows increasingly reflect global conflicts as audiences challenge celebr...

Türkiye mourns Ilber Ortayli, historian who urged Turks to rediscover Iran

Professor Ilber Ortayli

Türkiye mourns Ilber Ortayli, historian who urged Turks to rediscover Iran

Türkiye mourns historian Ilber Ortayli, a towering Ottoman scholar who urged Tur...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Tarhana famine insurance

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featured

6 min read

Otto Eats: Tarhana famine insurance

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

Food

3 min read

Turkish delight sweetens global markets as exports top $150M in 5 years

Turkish delight sweetens global markets as exports top $150M in 5 years

Turkish Delight

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Eid holiday in Türkiye: Short break and regional tensions slow travel

Eid holiday in Türkiye: Short break and regional tensions slow travel

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

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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Is Israel next? Fantasies of regional hegemony and realities on the ground

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Burning debris rains over Dubai near International Convention and Exhibition Centre

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A false-flag Israeli attack on Burj Khalifa? This is what Tehran suggests

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Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

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Iran shock to Türkiye's current gap concerning, Simsek says

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Eid al-Fitr

4 min read

Istanbul authorities confirm free transport, uninterrupted health services, cultural events during Eid as the city prepares for 3-day holiday period

Bosphorus ship traffic suspended in Istanbul due to dense fog

Bosphorus Strait

2 min read

Dense fog affects the Bosphorus area and several districts across Istanbul in the morning hours

Bosphorus ship traffic suspended in Istanbul due to dense fog

Türkiye condemns Israel's ground incursion into Lebanon as violation of sovereignty

Diplomacy

4 min read

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry condemns Israel's ground operation in Lebanon as a violation of sovereignty and international law

Türkiye condemns Israel's ground incursion into Lebanon as violation of sovereignty

Türkiye's TF-2000 air defense destroyer to launch by end of 2027

Defense

7 min read

Türkiye's TF-2000 destroyer, the naval arm of the Steel Dome system, will be launched by late 2027, with first block laid this month

Türkiye's TF-2000 air defense destroyer to launch by end of 2027

South Korea steps up as global AI player with UN

South Korea steps up as global AI player with UN

AI hub

2 min read

Turkish carrier Pegasus plans up to $250M debt raise to back expansion

Turkish carrier Pegasus plans up to $250M debt raise to back expansion

Aviation

3 min read

S. Korea secures 24M barrels of oil from UAE as Dubai crude hits record highs

S. Korea secures 24M barrels of oil from UAE as Dubai crude hits record highs

Oil

5 min read

NATO deploys additional Patriot air defense system to Incirlik Air Base

NATO deploys additional Patriot air defense system to Incirlik Air Base

Iran War

8 min read

Türkiye says NATO Patriot system is being deployed to Incirlik in addition to existing air defense measures and Patriot already stationed there

Israel attempts to assassinate Iranian intelligence official

Israel attempts to assassinate Iranian intelligence official

Iran War

2 min read

The Israeli army reportedly targeted Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in an overnight airstrike in Tehran, an Israeli official confirms

Leaked Israel memo says Iranian protesters would be 'slaughtered' while publicly urging uprising

Leaked Israel memo says Iranian protesters would be 'slaughtered' while publicly urging uprising

Iran

14 min read

A leaked State Department cable shows Tel Aviv privately warned Iranian protesters would be 'slaughtered' while Israeli PM publicly urges uprising

Israel believes Iran leadership 'not cracking,' ready to fight to the end: Report

Israel believes Iran leadership 'not cracking,' ready to fight to the end: Report

Iran War

3 min read

Israel believes Iran’s leadership is 'not cracking' and remains 'ready to fight to the end,' report says

Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Conflicts

14 min read

Trump calls intel chief’s resignation a “good thing”

Trump calls intel chief’s resignation a “good thing”

Americas

3 min read

NATO membership “should be reconsidered”: Trump

NATO membership “should be reconsidered”: Trump

NATO

3 min read

20 tons a day: Gaziantep bakers race against time for Ramadan

20 tons a day: Gaziantep bakers race against time for Ramadan

Food

4 min read

Turkish designer Emre Erdemoglu stuns at Moscow Fashion Week

Turkish designer Emre Erdemoglu stuns at Moscow Fashion Week

Lifestyle

2 min read

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

Food

10 min read

Türkiye uses AI to track 526,000 artifacts as stolen Iznik tiles return from UK

Türkiye uses AI to track 526,000 artifacts as stolen Iznik tiles return from UK

artifact repatriation

4 min read

UK auction listing led to return of 16th century Iznik tiles as Türkiye now combines AI-monitoring, international cooperation to protect cultural heritage

South Korea tightens security for BTS concert

BTS comeback concert

5 min read

South Korea mobilizes police, fire, and traffic agencies on Saturday for BTS's first full-group concert in Seoul in nearly 4 years, drawing 200K fans.

South Korea tightens security for BTS concert

'Amadeus Live in Concert' brings film, live orchestra to Istanbul, June 22

Concerts in Istanbul

4 min read

Amadeus will return to the stage in Istanbul as audiences watch the full film while musicians perform its score live under conductor Ernst Van Tiel

'Amadeus Live in Concert' brings film, live orchestra to Istanbul, June 22

Bodrum hosts ‘A Breath of Life’ exhibition focused on women’s memory and solidarity

Events

5 min read

New exhibition in Bodrum titled "A Breath of Life" brings together women artists to explore history, women’s rights through art talks, public events

Bodrum hosts ‘A Breath of Life’ exhibition focused on women’s memory and solidarity

Arda Guler comments after scoring incredible 68-meter goal in Real Madrid’s win

Arda Guler comments after scoring incredible 68-meter goal in Real Madrid’s win

Football

1 min read

Shift in power? Galatasaray challenges English stronghold in Europe

Shift in power? Galatasaray challenges English stronghold in Europe

Galatasaray vs Liverpool

6 min read

Turkish women's basketball team secures place in 2026 FIBA World Cup

Turkish women's basketball team secures place in 2026 FIBA World Cup

Basketball

4 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

26

64

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

27

60

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

26

57

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

26

49

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

26

43

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

26

42

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

26

35

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

26

33

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

27

33

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

26

30

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

26

28

12

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

26

27

13

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

26

25

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

26

24

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

26

24

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

26

22

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

26

20

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

26

17

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

IN PICTURES

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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Türkiye uses AI to track 526,000 artifacts as stolen Iznik tiles return from UK

Türkiye uses AI to track 526,000 artifacts as stolen Iznik tiles return from UK

Mar 18 2026

South Korea steps up as global AI player with UN

South Korea steps up as global AI player with UN

Mar 18 2026

Arda Guler comments after scoring incredible 68-meter goal in Real Madrid’s win

Arda Guler comments after scoring incredible 68-meter goal in Real Madrid’s win

Mar 18 2026

NATO deploys additional Patriot air defense system to Incirlik Air Base

NATO deploys additional Patriot air defense system to Incirlik Air Base

Mar 18 2026

Shift in power? Galatasaray challenges English stronghold in Europe

Shift in power? Galatasaray challenges English stronghold in Europe

Mar 18 2026

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