Erdogan: Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Erdogan says Trump will attend NATO summit in Ankara, calls it 'valuable step' for alliance cohesion. Turkish president warns of firm response if Türkiye and Turkish Cypriot rights are targeted, says security extends to Aleppo, Damascus, Beirut.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking at an AK Party group meeting in Ankara, announced that US President Donald Trump will personally attend the NATO summit in Ankara, calling it a valuable step for alliance cohesion. He said preparations have intensified to make the Ankara summit a reference point in NATO's history, warned of a very clear and firm response if Türkiye and Turkish Cypriot rights are targeted, adding that Türkiye's security extends beyond its borders to Aleppo, Damascus, and Beirut, and stated that if Israel's 'banditry' is not stopped, the entire world and region will bear the consequences.

Saudi Crown Prince orders resumption of Lebanese exports to the kingdom at Lebanese president's request.

Saudi Crown Prince orders resumption of Lebanese exports to the kingdom at Lebanese president's request.

U.S. Embassy in Iraq warns American citizens to maintain heightened readiness amid current security situation in the region.

The U.S. Embassy in Iraq has issued an alert to all U.S. citizens in the region to maintain a heightened readiness and listen to local news sources amid the current security situation in the region.

Pentagon's Hegseth warns Cuba arms procurement could invite confrontation

Pentagon chief Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation.