Hurriyet Daily News & Economic Review
World waits for Iran’s response to US deal offer
World capitals and markets were waiting yesterday for Tehran to respond to Washington’s latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf. Asian stocks soared and oil prices fell after U.S....
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EU should admit Türkiye to defense programs: FM
Integrating Türkiye into European defense and security programs is essential for the sake of the continent, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has told a senior EU official, stressing that a more strategic perspective should prevail in Ankara-Brussels...
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World leaders pressure Iran as truce on brink
World leaders yesterday piled pressure on Tehran to stick to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war, after a salvo of attacks in the region left a ceasefire crumbling. The scramble for more talks came after Iran and the United States traded...
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Iran issues warning over Trump’s Hormuz plan
Tensions between Washington and Tehran ran high yesterday, as Iran reportedly fired two missiles at a U.S. Navy vessel after it tried to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a claim rejected by the Pentagon. The semiofficial Fars news agency said the ship...
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US to cut troop numbers in Germany ‘way down’
President Donald Trump has doubled down on Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon announced the 5,000-troop reduction on May 1, but Trump told...
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Parliament condemns Israel over flotilla raid
The Turkish parliament has lashed out at Israel’s armed intervention on the Global Sumud Flotilla as a war crime. “This act of piracy is a clear war crime. We warn Israel, which has exceeded all limits of humanity’s tolerance, and call for the...
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Outrage as Israeli forces intercept Gaza flotilla
Outrage erupted yesterday, as organizers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla said Israel’s army “kidnapped” 211 activists, including 20 Turkish citizens and a Paris city councilor, in a raid in international waters off Greece. Helene Coron, a spokeswoman for...
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Washington explores new economic curbs on Iran
Washington is considering intensifying economic pressure on Iran amid stagnation in negotiations with Tehran, with U.S. President Donald Trump instructing his aides to prepare for an extended blockade, a media report has said. According to the Wall...
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US appears to be cold to latest Iran proposal
The Trump administration yesterday appeared cold to Iran’s new offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement, as Tehran insisted that Washington was no longer in a position to “dictate” policy to others. Axios reported...
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Military spending rises 7 percent to $30 billion
Türkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion in 2025, an increase of 7.2 percent from 2024 and of 94 percent from 2016, ranking among the world’s top 40 spenders, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute...
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at gala
U.S. Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out on April 25 at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a “would-be assassin.” Armed guards opened fire at the gunman who charged through a...
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Hormuz crisis widens as Trump backs Navy move
Tensions in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz intensified on April 24 after U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats in the strait, while Iran pushed back on...
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Shifting US objectives cloud Iran sea blockade
The United States has vowed to blockade Iran’s ships until the country makes a deal to end the war. But is the blockade working? Analysts and ship-tracking data paint a complicated picture. Shifting objectives and shadowy activity by vessels are...
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Trump extends truce as uncertainty shrouds talks
The next steps to resume U.S.-Iran talks remained unclear yesterday after Donald Trump announced the United States was extending its ceasefire in the war at Pakistan’s request, while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran. Iran has not yet...
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High-profile cold cases to be reopened: Minister
Türkiye has established a special unit to reexamine a series of cases that previously caused public outrage but were closed with no concrete decisions and remain unsolved, the justice minister said yesterday. “We have formed a unit. All cases that...
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Tensions grow as USIran ceasefire nears end
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran was approaching its expiration yesterday, while uncertainty and tensions continued to loom after Tehran insisted it has no plan to attend a new round of negotiations with Washington. A two-week truce is...
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Iran says deal still far off as Hormuz shuttered
The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed yesterday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran’s powerful parliament speaker signaling a final peace deal remained “far” off despite some movement in negotiations. As mediation...
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Mourning, measures in wake of school shootings
Türkiye is gripped by grief as funeral services were held yesterday for the nine victims of a devastating school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, the second school shooting in the country this week, prompting authorities to take measures to protect...
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Mourning, measures in wake of school shootings
Türkiye is gripped by grief as funeral services were held yesterday for the nine victims of a devastating school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, the second school shooting in the country this week, prompting authorities to take measures to protect...
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Türkiye to host diplomacy push to end Mideast war
Türkiye is set to host an intense round of diplomatic engagements this week aimed at ending the conflict between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan’s prime minister announcing that he will visit the country during his regional tour. Pakistan’s...
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US, Iran might return to table amid port blockade
Pakistan was working to bring Iran and the United States back together for a second round of talks and to secure an extended ceasefire to allow for diplomacy, a senior Pakistani source said yesterday. “Efforts are underway to bring both parties back...
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Fidan calls for peaceful reopening of Hormuz
Türkiye’s foreign minister said yesterday the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened through peaceful means, expressing cautious optimism that a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States could be extended to support ongoing negotiations. “We...
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US, Iran fail to reach deal in Pakistan talks
Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said yesterday after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving after giving Tehran the “final and best offer.” Vance...
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Pakistan prepares to host key US-Iran talks
Pakistan was poised to host Iranian and U.S. delegations for negotiations in its capital, although Tehran’s participation remained uncertain. Islamabad was pressing ahead with its preparations for the high-stakes negotiations, which official sources...
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Iran ceasefire teeters as Lebanon row stalls talks
Calls were mounting yesterday for the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran to be extended to Israel’s war with Hezbollah, as a tentative ceasefire staggered under the weight of intense bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of...
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Police foil armed attack outside Israeli consulate
One attacker was killed and two other gunmen were wounded in a gunfight with police near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on April 7, with one of the assailants having links to a religious extremist organization. The building housing Israel’s...
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Talks center on 45-day truce plan in Iran war
The U.S., Iran and regional mediators are in urgent discussions over a possible 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, the Axios news site has reported. The sources said the chances of securing even a partial agreement in the...
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US rescues airmen as jets shot down by Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday forces safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History.” Trump wrote in a social media post that the aviator is injured but...
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Israel plans to demolish Lebanon border villages
The Israeli army will present a plan to the government for the demolition of homes in Lebanese villages and towns along the Israeli border to expand its occupation in southern Lebanon, Israeli media reported on April 3. According to state television...
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Türkiye vows active role in security of Black Sea
Türkiye is doubling down on Black Sea peace by firmly continuing to implement the Montreux Convention and launching a new Istanbul-based maritime command under the Ukraine Coalition of the Willing, the Defense Ministry has announced.. “Türkiye...
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Trump says US strongly considering NATO exit
U.S. President Donald Trump has told The Telegraph that he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after it failed to join his war on Iran. In an interview with the British daily, Trump labeled the alliance a “paper tiger.” Asked...
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Trump seeks financial help from Mideast allies
Akey committee in Iran’s parliament approved a toll plan for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the White House has hinted that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering asking Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war. When...
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US mulls seizing Kharg Island despite talks
U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks yesterday on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent...
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Four countries meet for talks to end war
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joined his counterparts from Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Islamabad yesterday for high-level talks aimed at ending the fighting in the Middle East, as Israel and the United States continue strikes on Iran and...
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Iran reinforces Hormuz control despite pressure
Tehran appears to be setting itself up as the gatekeeper for the Strait of Hormuz, with the Revolutionary Guards on March 27 saying that the world’s most important artery for oil shipments is closed for shipping to and from “enemy ports.” Around 1,900...
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Ankara leads regional stability push, says FM
Turkish diplomacy is aiming to bring about peace and stability to the region, while pursuing a calm and wise policy, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said, as he continued his exchanges with prominent actors, including Iran, to put an end to the war in...
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Iran keeps up missile salvo as US floats ceasefire plan
Iran has received an American 15-point plan for a ceasefire to their war through intermediaries from Pakistan, officials in Islamabad said yesterday. The proposal was sent even as Washington began to move paratroopers to the Middle East to back up a...
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Iran, US send mixed signals amid strikes
Tehran and Washington yesterday continued to give mixed signals over the talks to end the war in Iran, after hopes rose that the conflict could begin winding down despite attacks. Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel yesterday, causing...
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Trump postpones hits on Iran energy sites
U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday announced that ongoing talks with Iran prompted him to postpone his planned attacks on Iran’s energy facilities by five days, giving Tehran extra time to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. “I...
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Confidence in Türkiye increased after war: FM
Türkiye’s top diplomat stated that trust in Türkiye has increased following the war between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, and reiterated that they have never been hypocritical in criticizing the mistakes of all sides. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan...
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Displacement, sirens weigh on Eid celebrations
From Beirut to Dubai, and Manama to Tehran, the end of Ramadan was overshadowed for millions of Muslims, as the ongoing Middle East conflict cast a shadow over celebrations, with displacement, bombings and air raid sirens marking the first day of the...
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Trump threatens to hit gas field as prices soar
Qatar reported “extensive” damage yesterday to the site of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from U.S. President Donald Trump against...
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Iran vows revenge as Israel ups pressure
Iran yesterday vowed revenge over the Israeli killing of its security chief Ali Larijani, with Tehran insisting his assassination will not deal a fatal blow to the leadership amid Israel’s pressure. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched missiles at...
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West urges Israel to halt Lebanon attack
The leaders of five Western countries have urged that a large-scale Israeli ground operation in Lebanon “must be averted,” as more than 1 million people have been displaced across the country. “A significant Israeli ground offensive would have...
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Countries hesitant over Trump’s Hormuz move
Several countries appeared reluctant to heed a call from U.S. President Donald Trump on March 16, as he urged nations to deploy warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The U.S. president had called on countries including China, France, Japan,...
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Trump urges others to send warships to Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump called for other nations’ warships to help protect world oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, still virtually blocked on March 15 by the threat of Iranian attacks. Despite sustaining heavy bombardments since...
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Millions displaced in Iran amid uncertainty
More than 3 million people have been displaced in Iran since the United States and Israel launched a war against the country late last month, leaving many gripped by fear and uncertainty. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Feb. 12...
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İncirlik base is Turkish, not American: Officials
The İncirlik air base in Türkiye’s south is a Turkish facility, not an American one, defense authorities said yesterday amid rising regional tensions following two drone incidents in the eastern Mediterranean linked to Iran. “İncirlik is a Turkish...
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US eyes Hormuz safety amid intense strikes
The U.S. military has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the Pentagon said attacks on Iran will ramp up with the heaviest strikes since Washington launched the war 10 days ago. “Today will be yet again our most...
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Patriot system deployed after missile incursions
Türkiye has said that a Patriot air defense system was deployed in eastern Anatolia for the protection of its airspace following the second ballistic missile launched from Iran. A statement from the Defense Ministry on March 10 announced the...
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Iran targets Gulf as energy prices surge
Global energy markets were thrown into a state of high-velocity turmoil yesterday as oil and natural gas prices skyrocketed, fueled by an escalating conflict in the Middle East that has seen Iran launch targeted strikes against critical Gulf energy...
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Iran says can fight for months amid strikes
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said yesterday that the country’s forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran’s commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. As the conflict...
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Iran war shows no sign of easing into 2nd week
As the war in the Middle East concludes its first week on March 7, the conflict shows no signs of slowing, with a steady stream of attacks and statements continuing to fuel tensions. Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on March 6, as Israel vowed to...
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Türkiye ‘reserves right to respond’ to hostile actions
Defense authorities said yesterday that Türkiye reserves the right to respond to hostile actions after a ballistic missile detected heading toward its airspace from Iran was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense systems, while Iran denied firing...
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Iran enters post-Khamenei era amid relentless strikes
Iranians will begin this week a three-day mourning ceremony to bid farewell to their slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Iran preparing to announce its new leadership amid ongoing strikes. Killed in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Feb. 28,...
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Türkiye warns of fire engulfing entire region
The worst-case scenario regarding the ongoing armed conflict in Iran is its potential to turn into a war engulfing the entire region, accompanied by a global energy and economic crisis, the Turkish top diplomat has warned, stressing that Türkiye is...
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Iran conflict spreading with more hits in region
Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war expanded yesterday with statements of defiance and...
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Iranian regime faces turmoil after Khamenei
The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic and its beleaguered regime into doubt and raised the risk of regional instability, with Tehran beginning the transition process as of...
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Öcalan declares ‘end of violence-based’ politics
Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan issued a new statement on Feb. 27, on the first anniversary of his call for the terror group to disband and end armed activities, declaring an end to “violence-based” politics. Read by Peoples’ Equality and Democracy...
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Iran submits draft deal to US as talks resume
Iran has presented a proposal to the United States that is expected to serve as a practical test to gauge the U.S. side’s “seriousness,” media reports said yesterday, as Tehran and Washington held talks in Geneva. A third round of indirect talks,...
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‘Terror-free Türkiye’ bid in a new stage: Erdoğan
Türkiye’s effort to eliminate terrorism through the “terror-free Türkiye” project has entered a new phase following the release of a report by the parliament, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, vowing that the country has a historic opportunity...
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4 years on, no peace in sight in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine, saying he had failed to achieve this and other war goals. In a video address that...
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US forces withdrawing from key base in Syria
U.S. forces that led the anti-ISIL coalition in Syria started leaving a major base in the northeast yesterday and should complete their withdrawal from the country within a month, according to sources. The move comes after the Syrian Democratic...
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Uncertainty after Trump hikes US global tariff
President Donald Trump has raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal. Trump said on his Truth...
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FM: Ankara prepared for role in Gaza rebuilding
Türkiye is ready to contribute to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza should both Israel and Palestine agree, the Turkish top diplomat has said, stressing Ankara’s engagement and aid to Gazans will continue in all ways. “Our message is this:...
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OFFICIALS DETAINED OVER LEAKS TO GANGS
Turkish authorities detain 17 public employees, including several active-duty police officers, in a fresh probe.
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Panel issues report on ‘terror-free Türkiye’ bid
Aparliamentary commission overseeing the government’s “terror-free Türkiye” initiative concluded its work yesterday, presenting a 60-page final report outlining proposed “democratization” steps and legal reforms. “Today we are going through a historic...
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Geneva hosts concurrent Iran, Ukraine meetings
High-stakes diplomacy took center stage in Geneva yesterday as the Swiss city hosted concurrent, U.S.-led efforts to avert military escalation with Iran and broker an end to the fouryear war in Ukraine. Aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald...
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Turkish vessels to boost global energy ambitions
Türkiye has taken a decisive step in its bid to become a major player in the global energy arena, dispatching its deep-sea drillship Çağrı Bey to Somalia for its first overseas mission. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar...
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Iran signals readiness to compromise for deal
Iran is open to compromise to secure a nuclear agreement with the United States if Washington is prepared to negotiate sanctions relief, the Iranian deputy foreign minister told BBC yesterday. Speaking in Tehran, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid...
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UN official: Int’l climate effort ‘antidote to chaos’
Climate action can be a stabilizing force in an increasingly volatile world, the U.N.’s top climate official said on Feb. 12, as Istanbul hosted the first strategic planning meeting ahead of the COP31 summit, which Türkiye will host in the...
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Assassination attempts on Sharaa foiled: UN
The Syrian president, interior minister and foreign minister were the targets of five foiled assassination attempts last year, the U.N. chief said in a report on threats posed by the ISIL terrorist organization released on Feb. 11. The report said...
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Our diplomatic efforts aim for peace: Erdoğan
Türkiye’s recent inten‑ sified diplomatic en‑ gagement aims at pro‑ moting peace and stability in the region and beyond, Pres‑ ident Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, vowing that the country’s efforts to this end will continue to grow in the coming period...
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Erdoğan, Mitsotakis to chair meeting in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will co-chair the sixth Türkiye-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council meeting in the capital Ankara today, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and ensure calm and...
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