Hulusi Akar
هولوسی آکار
Turkey's Defense Minister
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View Timeline →Escalating Dispute Between Turkey and the U.S. Over Missile Contracts
Turkey faces increasing tensions with the U.S. over its purchase of Russian missile systems, which could lead to sanctions. President Erdoğan has reaffirmed Turkey's commitment…
Issuance of Arrest Warrant for 295 Military Personnel in Turkey on Charges of Connection with Gülen
An arrest warrant has been issued for 295 military personnel in Turkey, accused of connections to Fethullah Gülen, who is blamed for the 2016 coup…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Over a Thousand People in Turkey Related to Gulen
Turkey has issued arrest warrants for over 1,100 individuals linked to Fethullah Gulen, accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup attempt. This operation highlights the ongoing…
Erdogan Sworn in as New President of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been sworn in as Turkey's new president, gaining unprecedented powers following the abolition of the Prime Minister's position. His election comes…
Turkish Chief of Staff Visits Tehran Ahead of Erdogan's Meeting with Rouhani and Khamenei
Hulusi Akar, Turkey's Chief of General Staff, visited Tehran to discuss regional issues, including the Kurdish referendum, ahead of President Erdogan's upcoming meeting with Iranian…
Senior Military Commanders of Iran and Turkey: The Independence Referendum of the Kurdistan Region is 'Dangerous'
Iranian and Turkish military leaders have condemned the upcoming independence referendum in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, labeling it as dangerous and calling for regional…
Trial of Hundreds Accused in Failed July 2016 Coup in Turkey Begins
The trial of nearly 500 individuals accused of participating in the failed 2016 coup in Turkey has commenced, with significant public outcry and demands for…