Ankara Urges Restraint as Washington Weighs Iran Options: What Turkish Americans Need to Know As protests rock Iran and President Trump considers military action, Türkiye emerges as a crucial voice for regional stability—with implications for US-Turkish relationsJanuary 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — As anti-government protests continue to convulse Iran and President Donald Trump weighs military options, […]
NATO Calls on Türkiye for Early F-16 Deployment as Baltic Air Defense Pressures Mount Alliance seeks accelerated Turkish fighter jet rotation in Estonia amid surge in Russian airspace violations RAMSTEIN, Germany — NATO has requested that Türkiye deploy F-16 fighter jets to Estonia several months ahead of schedule, a move that underscores mounting pressure on
Historic Thaw: Türkiye and Armenia Ease Visa Restrictions in Landmark Step Toward Normalization A diplomatic breakthrough signals new possibilities for regional cooperation and diaspora communities WASHINGTON — In a significant diplomatic development that could reshape relations in the South Caucasus, Türkiye and Armenia have agreed to simplify visa procedures for diplomatic and official passport holders,
Turkish-American AI Art Pioneer Refik Anadol Opens World’s First AI Museum in Los Angeles Istanbul-born artist transforms data into dreams, bringing DATALAND to life in Spring 2026 LOS ANGELES — In a historic moment for both Turkish-American cultural achievement and the global art world, Refik Anadol is set to open DATALAND, the world’s first Museum
Trump and Erdoğan Renew Partnership: A Pivotal Call Signals New Era in US-Türkiye Relations Historic phone conversation addresses Ukraine peace efforts, Gaza humanitarian crisis, and bilateral defense cooperation as leaders plan mutual visits WASHINGTON — In what both leaders described as a “very good and productive” conversation, U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep
Türkiye Seeks Membership in Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact: Implications for US-Türkiye Relations January 15, 2026 — Türkiye is actively pursuing membership in a defense cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, signaling a potential shift in regional security dynamics and raising important questions about the future of US-Türkiye relations. The Defense Pact: What We Know According
As Aleppo Flashes Again, U.S. Foreign Policy Faces a Strategic Crossroads With Türkiye January 2026 ANKARA — Rising violence in Syria’s Aleppo has thrust an enduring question back onto Washington’s foreign policy agenda: how should the United States shape its strategy in a conflict where its NATO ally Türkiye’s interests increasingly diverge from its own?
Türkiye’s Delicate Stand on the U.S. Capture of Maduro: Sovereignty, Diplomacy and Strategic Ambiguity January 2026 ANKARA — As the United States executed an audacious military operation in early January to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and fly him to New York to face federal charges, world capitals scrambled to define their response. Among them,
ExxonMobil and Turkey Strike Strategic Energy Accord in Black Sea and Mediterranean January 2026 Turkey’s state energy firm TPAO and ExxonMobil’s exploration arm have agreed to expand cooperation on hydrocarbon exploration in the Black Sea and Mediterranean, a deal that could reshape the energy dynamics of a strategically vital region. Signed on Jan. 8 in
Turkey’s Bid to Rejoin F-35 Program Stumbles on Israeli Objections and Strategic Rift January 2026 Ankara’s efforts to rejoin the United States-led F-35 fighter jet program have collided with a formidable obstacle: close cooperation between Washington and Jerusalem on advanced military technology, and Israel’s explicit opposition to equipping Turkey with the stealth aircraft. Turkish President
