Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded to the announcement by the UK and France that they are ready to establish a multinational military task force in the Strait of Hormuz. The security of the Strait of Hormuz is the responsibility of the coastal states. This is a warning that should be taken seriously. Iran…

The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Latvia and other Baltic countries of providing an air corridor for Ukrainian drones. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that these countries have provided their own air corridors for drones that attack Russia's civilian infrastructure. Galuzin also evaluated Latvia's plans to build a drone factory for Ukraine on…

Local heavy rains are expected to be effective in the western and eastern parts of Turkey. According to the Meteorology General Directorate's July 4 weather forecast, a 'yellow' coded warning was issued for Istanbul, Tekirdağ, the southern part of Kırklareli, and Kars due to expected heavy rain. Partially and very cloudy weather is expected. Intermittent…

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran wants to make a deal. Trump mentioned that they gave Iran 'a week's permission' due to the state funeral of Iran's former leader Ali Hamaney. The US President made these statements during the 250th anniversary of independence celebrations in South Dakota. Trump made evaluations about Iran, stating that…

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence. Putin emphasized the shared responsibility of the two countries as nuclear powers in maintaining global security and stability. In his message, Putin highlighted the strategic importance of the relationship between Moscow and Washington, and addressed…

A farewell ceremony for Iran's former leader Ali Hamaney, who lost his life in a US and Israeli attack on February 28, was held in Tehran with the participation of tens of thousands of people. The crowd that gathered at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque in Tehran chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans during the ceremony,…

A presidential decree has been issued to provide free medication to 1 million people who want to quit smoking. Those undergoing tobacco addiction treatment will receive free medication and nicotine replacement support, regardless of their social security status. This decision was published in the Official Gazette and has come into effect. The application, which will…

The Turkish search and rescue teams that participated in the rescue efforts following the earthquakes in Venezuela were awarded the 'Venezuela Hero' medal for their contributions to the country. Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez presented the 'Venezuela Hero' medal to Turkish Armed Forces Humanitarian Aid Brigade Commander Brigadier General Mehmet Bahtiyar and AFAD Denizli Deputy…

The Sudanese army has initiated a large-scale military operation to retake the strategically crucial town of Kurmuk, located in the southeastern Blue Nile state, from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their ally, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). The operation comes after the recent recapture of various areas along the borders with Ethiopia and…

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which was sent to the Middle East after the US-Iran tension, is on its way back to the port of Toulon. Macron stated that he evaluated the security conditions and changing needs in the region after his meeting with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin…