Iran Can 'Easily' Hit U.S. Warships, Revolutionary Guards Official Says
The U.S. has increased its military presence in the region as Iran has been blamed for attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf
Turkey News
Analysis Istanbul Shatters Erdogan’s Dream
Erdogan and his political rivals are not separated by an ideological disagreement, but by insatiable personal ambition
Opinion Erdogan Has Just Made a Huge Mistake
By cancelling the Istanbul elections, Erdogan has annulled a core tenet of democracy in Turkey. But it’s not an act of power: it’s an act of weakness, over-reach and exposes his increasing vulnerability
Trump Administration Opts Not to Condemn Turkey Election Annulment
While European politicians have slammed decision to hold new vote after Erdogan's party lost power in Istanbul, State Department only says it 'takes note' of development
Opinion Erdogan Crashes the Mediterranean Gas Party
Last week Turkey sparked another crisis by starting drilling in Cypriot waters. That’s a problem not just for Cyprus but for Israel, too
Turkish Lira, Markets Fall Sharply After Istanbul Vote Results Scrapped
Turkey's dollar-denominated government bonds logged their biggest selloff in months on Tuesday, with longer-term debt leading the fall
Turkish Election Board Orders Re-run of Istanbul Mayoral Race Won by Opposition
Republican People's Party calls ruling 'plain dictatorship,' after series of recounts showed Erdogan's party lost major city for the first time in 25 years
Turkey Says It Will Not Bow to U.S. Sanctions Over S-400 Deal
Washington has said the S-400s could compromise the capabilities of its F-35 fighter jets and warned of possible U.S. sanctions if Ankara pushed on with the Russian deal
Erdogan Signals He Backs Re-run of Contested Istanbul Vote
Erdogan's ruling party has filed an appeal to annul and re-run the election in Istanbul due to what it calls 'irregularities'
Rights Group: 3,000 Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Turkey
Turkish authorities have not commented publicly on the hunger strikes
Erdogan Warns He Will Act Against His Own Party Members After Election Setback
'Work done by some people from inside is hard to swallow,' Turkish president says and vows to 'call them to account'
Leader of Turkish Opposition Party Safe After Crowd Attacks Him
Kemal Kilicdaroglu, head of the secularist Republican People's Party (CHP) that pulled off upset local election victories on March 31 was attacked by dozens of shouting and fist-pumping men
Opposition Candidate Declared Istanbul Mayor as Erdogan Appeals Against Results
Loss is especially hard for Erdogan, whose AK Party (AKP) and its Islamist predecessors have been governing Istanbul for 25 years
Turkey Considers New Trade Mechanisms With Iran to Bypass U.S. Sanctions
Turkish FM Cavusoglu reiterates Ankara's opposition to sanctions, says will keep working with Iran to raise their bilateral trade to a target of $30 billion, around triple current levels
Turkish Unemployment Rate Is at Its Highest in Nearly a Decade
As the effects of last year’s Lira crisis continue to weigh on workers, the number of unemployed people reaches 4.67 million in three months and is expected to keep rising
Results in Istanbul Elections Should Be Annulled, Erdogan Says
Turkish president says his ruling party would continue to use its right to appeal and would track alleged irregularities 'until the end'
Turkey to Continue Buying S-400 Missile Defense System After U.S. Halts F-35 Shipments
The disagreement between Turkey and the U.S. over the F-35 is the latest of a series of diplomatic disputes between Washington and Ankara
Turkish Synagogue Firebombed; No Damage Reported
The unidentified attacker reportedly told police he attacked the synagogue to protest Israel
Analysis Erdogan’s Next Front: The White House
The rift between Turkey and America could reach the point of no return with the U.S. threatening sanctions after Turkey's refusal to void Russia deal
Analysis Erdogan Made the Local Elections All About Himself. It Backfired
His party may have won, but the Turkish president took two very personal hits
