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Iran to strike any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

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breaking

1 min read

IRGC General Jabari said Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any ship attempting to pass through will be set ablaze

Iran to strike any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

Iran leadership ‘lashing out in desperation’: Israel’s UN envoy

Middle East

1 min read

Israel’s UN envoy Danny Danon says Iran’s leadership is lashing out and vows strikes will continue until objectives are met

Iran leadership ‘lashing out in desperation’: Israel’s UN envoy

Israel a threat to entire region: Iran envoy

Middle East

1 min read

Israel a threat to entire region: Iran envoy

18 US service members seriously wounded in Iran operations

Middle East

1 min read

18 US service members seriously wounded in Iran operations

Trump says Iran strikes were ‘last best chance,’ outlines 4 war goals

Middle East

3 min read

Trump says Iran strikes were ‘last best chance,’ outlines 4 war goals

Trump defended US-Israel strikes on Iran, outlined four war goals and said operations could last beyond five weeks

'This is not Iraq, this is not endless' says US Secretary of War Hegseth on Iran

Iran war

6 min read

3 F-15Es downed in friendly fire incident over Kuwait, US CENTCOM says

Iran war

1 min read

Türkiye in the ring of fire: Managing frenemies and regional escalation

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Türkiye in the ring of fire: Managing frenemies and regional escalation

Iran

9 min read

33 sugar gliders and 2 Arabian hares rescued in illegal trade raid

33 sugar gliders and 2 Arabian hares rescued in illegal trade raid

Crime

1 min read

War in Iran: Heart of unintended consequences

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

7 min read

Iran Under Attack

Can US–Israel arsenal hold up against intensive Iranian strikes?

Can US–Israel arsenal hold up against intensive Iranian strikes?

analysis

6 min read

Why the Beijing–Tehran axis is a delusion

Why the Beijing–Tehran axis is a delusion

analysis

6 min read

Iran death toll rises to 555 as Israel mobilizes 100,000 reservists

Iran death toll rises to 555 as Israel mobilizes 100,000 reservists

Iran

3 min read

Four B-2 stealth bombers fly round-trip from US to strike underground missile sites

Four B-2 stealth bombers fly round-trip from US to strike underground missile sites

b-2 Bomber

5 min read

Iran is not Venezuela

Iran is not Venezuela

Omer Ozkizilcik

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

A. Craig Copetas

Netanyahu might have tricked Trump into a gamble for his legacy

Netanyahu might have tricked Trump into a gamble for his legacy

Iran crisis hits oil: Will central bank hit brakes on easing cycle?

Iran crisis hits oil: Will central bank hit brakes on easing cycle?

Omer Faruk Bingol

US can play role in Afghan-Pakistan conflict, but is Washington ready?

US can play role in Afghan-Pakistan conflict, but is Washington ready?

Batu Kinayyigit

From Gallant to Bennett: Competing Israeli visions for Türkiye in 'post-Iran Middle East'

From Gallant to Bennett: Competing Israeli visions for Türkiye in 'post-Iran Middle East'

Enes Berna Kilic

Three reasons Türkiye is seeking 12 more Eurofighter Typhoons

Three reasons Türkiye is seeking 12 more Eurofighter Typhoons

Turkish Airlines charts new course in Türkiye-Armenia normalization

Turkish Airlines charts new course in Türkiye-Armenia normalization

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Reading between Albania's reshuffle

Reading between Albania's reshuffle

Albatros Rexhaj

Bound for Syria, where home is still in ruins

Bound for Syria, where home is still in ruins

The Professor has something to say about Türkiye’s 2026 World Cup dreams

The Professor has something to say about Türkiye’s 2026 World Cup dreams

Andreas Evagora

$Huckabee and the deepening fracture of American right$

Huckabee and the deepening fracture of American right

Unlike Bosnia, Ukraine is documenting war—and it may change everything

Unlike Bosnia, Ukraine is documenting war—and it may change everything

Türkiye’s stance against US-Israeli attack on Tehran disappoints Iran’s diaspora

Türkiye’s stance against US-Israeli attack on Tehran disappoints Iran’s diaspora

Batu Kinayyigit

The celebrated jumping Huckabee of 'Greater Israel'

The celebrated jumping Huckabee of 'Greater Israel'

A. Craig Copetas

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From Xerxes to modern Iran: How assassinations keep shaping Tehran's politics

Iran

From Xerxes to modern Iran: How assassinations keep shaping Tehran's politics

Targeted killings of Iran’s top leaders revive a 2,500-year pattern of assassina...

Scorpions drop new video ahead of Istanbul concert

Events

Scorpions drop new video ahead of Istanbul concert

German rock band Scorpions will perform in Istanbul this summer during their "Co...

Türkiye moves to protect mysterious underwater ruins off Fethiye coast

underwater ruins

Türkiye moves to protect mysterious underwater ruins off Fethiye coast

Underwater ruins in Gocek, Fethiye gain protected archaeological status, aiming ...

Turkish Cuisine

Pepper in a dessert? Türkiye’s Laz boregi says yes

Turkish desserts

3 min read

Pepper in a dessert? Türkiye’s Laz boregi says yes

Otto Eats: The ink-ognito stuffed squid

Otto Eats: The ink-ognito stuffed squid

featured

featured

7 min read

Why travelers keep chasing this Black Sea rice pudding

Why travelers keep chasing this Black Sea rice pudding

Food

2 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul set to add 23 new metro stations in 2026, minister says

Istanbul set to add 23 new metro stations in 2026, minister says

Türkiye to closely monitor illegal currency exchange in tourist areas

Türkiye to closely monitor illegal currency exchange in tourist areas

Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors

Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors

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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'Several' US military aircraft crash in Kuwait amid Iran conflict

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Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after Iranian drone strike hits major oil hub

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Iran targeted Netanyahu's office with Kheibar hypersonic missiles, IRGC says

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Iran fires Kheibar hypersonic missiles at Israel, urges residents to stay indoors

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Iran council member Arafi’s X account suspended after vow to avenge Khamenei

Turkish authorities seize 35 protected wild animals in illegal trade raid

Turkish authorities seize 35 protected wild animals in illegal trade raid

Crime

1 min read

Nature conservation officials took 33 sugar gliders, 2 Arabian hares into rehabilitation after police uncovered banned wildlife at two properties

Türkiye suspends flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan until March 6

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Breaking

5 min read

All flights to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have been also canceled until March 3

Türkiye suspends flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan until March 6

Survivors of Türkiye’s devastating 2023 earthquakes face criminal probe

2023 earthquakes

5 min read

A new complaint by a court-appointed expert panel has led prosecutors to investigate 8 earthquake survivors, and reporters linked to building collapse cases

Survivors of Türkiye’s devastating 2023 earthquakes face criminal probe

Istanbul set to add 23 new metro stations in 2026, minister says

public transport

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Istanbul plans 23 new metro stations by end-2026, minister says, as Marmaray and airport links keep carrying growing commuter demand

Istanbul set to add 23 new metro stations in 2026, minister says

Defense, energy stocks rip higher on escalating Iran conflict

Defense, energy stocks rip higher on escalating Iran conflict

Global Markets

4 min read

QatarEnergy stops LNG output after Iran drone attacks

QatarEnergy stops LNG output after Iran drone attacks

natural gas

3 min read

Turkish banks said to unload $6B to steady lira after Iran market jolt

Turkish banks said to unload $6B to steady lira after Iran market jolt

turkish lira

6 min read

Iran to strike any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

Iran to strike any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

breaking

breaking

4 min read

IRGC General Jabari said Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any ship attempting to pass through will be set ablaze

Kuwait reports first military death in US-Iran conflict

Kuwait reports first military death in US-Iran conflict

Middle East

2 min read

Kuwait said Sgt. Walid Majid Suleiman of its naval forces was killed on duty amid the escalating US-Iran conflict

Iran leadership ‘lashing out in desperation’: Israel’s UN envoy

Iran leadership ‘lashing out in desperation’: Israel’s UN envoy

Middle East

3 min read

Israel’s UN envoy Danny Danon says Iran’s leadership is lashing out and vows strikes will continue until objectives are met

Israel a threat to entire region: Iran envoy

Israel a threat to entire region: Iran envoy

Middle East

3 min read

Iran’s envoy in Ankara says Israel threatens entire region, targets diplomacy, and aims to weaken Iran before targeting other countries

UK will let US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites, Starmer says

UK will let US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites, Starmer says

Conflicts

6 min read

Iran council member Arafi’s X account suspended after vow to avenge Khamenei

Iran council member Arafi’s X account suspended after vow to avenge Khamenei

Iranian Leadership

7 min read

Four B-2 stealth bombers fly round-trip from US to strike underground missile sites

Four B-2 stealth bombers fly round-trip from US to strike underground missile sites

b-2 Bomber

8 min read

Turkish people prepare for spring as traditional calendar nears final 'cemre'

Turkish people prepare for spring as traditional calendar nears final 'cemre'

cemre fall Türkiye

3 min read

TasteAtlas has spoken: Türkiye grows the world's best fig

TasteAtlas has spoken: Türkiye grows the world's best fig

Best fig in the world

3 min read

Zendaya and Tom Holland secretly married? Stylist drops surprise claim

Zendaya and Tom Holland secretly married? Stylist drops surprise claim

celebrity couple

2 min read

Ethiopia ties sea-access push to Adwa legacy, calling it a sovereign duty

Ethiopia ties sea-access push to Adwa legacy, calling it a sovereign duty

Adwa

2 min read

Ethiopia links its push for sea access to Adwa legacy as President Taye says reliable port routes are a sovereign trust for 130M people worldwide now

Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine releases new message ahead of Istanbul show

Events

2 min read

German rock band Scorpions will perform in Istanbul this summer during their "Coming Home 60 Years tour", marking 6 decades since their formation

Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine releases new message ahead of Istanbul show

Türkiye moves to protect mysterious underwater ruins off Fethiye coast

underwater ruins

5 min read

Underwater ruins in Gocek, Fethiye gain protected archaeological status, aiming to preserve heritage while supporting sustainable tourism

Türkiye moves to protect mysterious underwater ruins off Fethiye coast

From Xerxes to modern Iran: How assassinations keep shaping Tehran's politics

Iran

8 min read

Targeted killings of Iran’s top leaders revive a 2,500-year pattern of assassination politics shaping power struggles across Persian history

From Xerxes to modern Iran: How assassinations keep shaping Tehran's politics

F1 tyre tests canceled in Bahrain following Iranian strikes on US base

F1 tyre tests canceled in Bahrain following Iranian strikes on US base

Formula 1

3 min read

Coach Mourinho warns racism verdict could end Gianluca Prestianni's Benfica career

Coach Mourinho warns racism verdict could end Gianluca Prestianni's Benfica career

Football

4 min read

Turkish boxer Yaren Duztas claims silver at Strandja tournament in Sofia

Turkish boxer Yaren Duztas claims silver at Strandja tournament in Sofia

Boxing

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Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

24

58

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

24

54

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

24

51

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

24

46

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

24

42

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

24

39

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

24

32

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

24

30

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

24

29

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

24

27

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

24

26

12

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

24

24

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

24

24

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

24

23

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

24

22

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

24

20

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

24

20

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

24

13

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

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Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Culture

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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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Iran to strike any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

Iran to strike any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

Mar 02 2026

Kuwait reports first military death in US-Iran conflict

Kuwait reports first military death in US-Iran conflict

Mar 02 2026

Iran leadership ‘lashing out in desperation’: Israel’s UN envoy

Iran leadership ‘lashing out in desperation’: Israel’s UN envoy

Mar 02 2026

Israel a threat to entire region: Iran envoy

Israel a threat to entire region: Iran envoy

Mar 02 2026

US urges Americans in Iran to leave by land

US urges Americans in Iran to leave by land

Mar 02 2026

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