Turkey, a NATO ​member and Iran's neighbour, has repeatedly accused Israel ⁠of ⁠trying to undermine the ⁠U.S.-Iran ​deal mediated by Pakistan, and has condemned Israeli operations ​in Gaza, Lebanon ⁠and Syria.

Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "insulting religious values" on stage.

Turkey is implementing extensive security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying thousands of police and banning public gatherings.

The United States men's national team has finished the group stage at the 2026 World Cup with a loss against Turkey. Having already clinched first place in Group D, the U.S. will play Bosnia and Herzegovina next in the round of 32 on Wednesday,

WAR LEAVES behind economic wreckage. Over the past four months it has caused $600bn-worth of damage to Iran, according to the IMF, and up to 7% of the workforce have lost their jobs. The economies of Iran’s richer Gulf neighbours have shrunk and the conflict may knock two percentage points off GDP growth in the broader Middle East this year.

As the US reduces its military commitment to the continent, Turkey is looking to benefit geopolitically and economically.

The Trump administration bypasses Congress to send Turkey a $700 million arms sale including fighter jet engines despite S-400 concerns from lawmakers.

Turkey has emerged in better shape from America’s war with Iran than other regional powers. Its president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, refused access to Turkish airspace for American warplanes without drawing the ire of Donald Trump,