Turkey

Iran February 2

Iran ramps up regional threats as Trump considers talks, and eyewitness accounts of regime violence emerge

Iran escalates regional threats while reportedly exploring nuclear talks with the U.S., as violent regime crackdown on protesters killed thousands nationwide.

Syria January 24

Lindsey Graham says there's 'strong consensus' to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory

Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warn of dire threats to Syrian Kurds as Syrian forces attack Kurdish-controlled territory in northern Syria.

Spain January 15

Passenger’s Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after passenger creates hoax bomb threat using Wi-Fi hotspot name. No explosives found.

Syria January 15

Turkey says Syria using force is an option against US-backed fighters who helped defeat ISIS

Syria conflict escalates as Turkey warns Damascus may use force against Kurdish SDF fighters after deadly clashes near Aleppo reportedly killed 23.

Iran January 14

Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports

Turkey's intelligence agency, MIT, warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard about Kurdish fighters trying to cross the Iran-Iraq border during ongoing government crackdowns.

Turkey January 3

Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash

Israel is blocking any Turkish military role in Gaza as President Donald Trump praises Turkey's president and works to manage rising tensions over Gaza, Syria and other issues in region.

Turkey December 23

Jet crash carrying Libya’s top general triggers airspace shutdown over NATO capital

Turkey shuts down Ankara airspace after business jet carrying Libya's top military commander crashes. Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad is feared dead.

Hamas December 8

Israel unmasks Iran-directed Hamas cash network in Turkey as Ankara pushes for Gaza role

Israel exposes secret Hamas money network in Turkey backed by Iran, revealing hundreds of millions in transfers through Turkish financial infrastructure.

Pope Leo XIV November 30

Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV November 30

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.