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Motorbikes drive past a billboard depicting Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, center, handing the country’s flag to his son and successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, right, as the late revolutionary founder Ruhollah Khomeini stands at left, in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
August 30, 2026, 5:13 pm
In letter, Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront ‘real enemy’ US, Israel
Supreme leader urges cooperation, mutual defense between Muslim nations, suggests lack of unity left Palestinians ‘helpless’; Turkey, Saudis, Pakistan to meet on new defense accord
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Turkish vessels, aircraft, and rescue rafts are pictured off the port of Kyrenia in the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the north of the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus on August 30, 2026 during search and rescue operations following a ferry capsizing. (Jewel SAMAD/AFP)
August 30, 2026, 5:09 pm
At least 6 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off Northern Cyprus
PM of Turkish-controlled area says 172 rescued after vessel began taking on water; videos shows people in life vests sitting on upturned hull
By Agencies
A general view of the Israeli drug company Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in Jerusalem on August 6, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 26, 2026, 6:38 pm
Turkey’s antitrust watchdog launches probe of Teva over allegations of thwarting rivals
Investigation looking into whether Tel Aviv-based pharma giant engaged in misleading practices, making it more difficult for competitors to enter the market
By Sharon Wrobel
Decommissioned Syrian Air Force planes are seen at the Abu al-Duhur military airport, east of Idlib, following the takeover of the area by Syrian opposition fighters on December 7, 2024. (AP/Omar Albam)
August 24, 2026, 6:06 pm
Strike on Syrian airbase signals Israel’s growing unease with Turkey’s regional ambitions
Critics question why Ankara’s longstanding presence suddenly required force, but experts say Turkish military systems could threaten IDF freedom of action and help Erdogan expand his influence
By Stav Levaton
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani speaks in the Syrian capital Damascus on July 25, 2026. (LOUAI BESHARA/AFP)
August 23, 2026, 12:02 pm
Syrian FM urges Israel to seize ‘historic opportunity’ for bilateral relations
‘We do not trust Israel currently,’ top diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani says, but ‘Syria is extending its hand for understandings, peace, diplomacy’ with its neighbor
By TOM PERRY and Feras Dalatey
Times of Israel founding editor David Horovitz appears on Daily Briefing podcast with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)
August 20, 2026, 2:41 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 20: Israel risks opening a new front with strike deep in Syria
Tol editor David Horovitz discusses Netanyahu’s decision to face down Turkey in Syria, US-Israel differences on Gaza, Likud primary fallout and yet more new political parties
By Jessica Steinberg and David Horovitz
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shake hands during a welcome ceremony, in Ankara, Turkey, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
August 12, 2026, 6:36 pm
Erdogan hopes for expansion of defense pact with Saudis, Pakistan, amid bid to woo Egypt
Turkish president says he’d eventually like ‘all countries of the region to gather under its umbrella’ but probably wasn’t thinking of Israel
By AFP
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One following the NATO summit, at Ankara International Airport, Turkey, July 8, 2026. (Washington Post screenshot via X)
August 11, 2026, 10:33 am
Amid Iran threat in Turkey, Trump was secretly spirited off Air Force One in catering truck — report
After boarding presidential plane, Trump was smuggled to smaller jet on tarmac in Ankara; journalists and White House staffers flew out on potentially targeted plane; Trump had said in Ankara that Iran was trying to kill him
By Agencies
From left, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026. (Saudi Press Agency via AP)
August 10, 2026, 7:56 pm
Iran claims Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey deal shows ‘change in perception’ toward US
Tehran says pact demonstrates regional US allies believe they ‘cannot rely’ on Washington; also says Hormuz talks ‘progressing smoothly,’ prepared for Trump’s ‘chess’ games; Iranian president describes ‘7-hour meeting’ with Khamenei
By Agencies, Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Left to right: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Ankara, Turkey, June 22, 2022 (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici); Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026 (Pakistan Prime Minister Office via AP); Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, Turkey, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
August 7, 2026, 3:20 pm
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defense deal in shadow of Iran war
Pact links NATO member, nuclear state and host of Muslim holy sites; three Sunni countries say deal not directed at any particular country, but all are wary of Iran and Israel
By Reuters
Houthi supporters chant slogans during a rally against the Saudi-led coalition in Sanaa, Yemen, July 31, 2026. (AP/Osamah Abdulrahman)
August 7, 2026, 3:50 am
Houthis kill 58 troops in Yemen, wound 11 civilians in attack on Saudi Arabia
Senior Saudi cites intel showing Houthis and Iraqi militias under IRGC supervision could soon launch coordinated attack on Saudi civilian energy infrastructure and ports
By Agencies
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah gestures as he arrives at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to complete his transfer to Turkish football club Trabzonspor in Istanbul on August 5, 2026. (Ozan KOSE/AFP)
August 5, 2026, 4:16 pm
Egyptian soccer star Mohammed Salah makes shock move to Turkish team Trabzonspor
Former Liverpool player is greeted by hundreds of fans after landing in Istanbul; Turkish media reports 34-year-old will sign two-year deal worth $19.6 million annually
By AFP
Illustrative: A US Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over Sweden, June 10, 2026. (US Air Force)
July 26, 2026, 1:31 am
US says Turkey yet to meet conditions for F-35s, after Trump signaled he’d back sale
State Department letter to US lawmaker reveals that issue of Ankara owning Russian S-400 air defense systems hasn’t been resolved, meaning that US sanctions still prevent sale
By Jacob Magid
President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, July 22, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
July 25, 2026, 9:11 am
Report: Trump switched planes in Turkey over ‘credible threat’ by Iranian proxies
US president said to have abandoned Qatari-gifted Air Force One earlier this month for older jet after intelligence warned Iranian proxies posed danger to him
By Agencies
Republican People’s Party or (CHP) leader Ozgur Ozel gestures to party members during his speech during a CHP convention, in Ankara, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Unal)
July 21, 2026, 7:46 pm
Turkey’s ousted opposition leader says he is forming new party to take on Erdogan
Ozgur Ozel, who was forced out of post by controversial May court ruling, says he’s leaving CHP for ‘new beginning,’ as weakened opposition looks to battle Erdogan’s grip on power
By Fulya Ozerkan
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