Mehmet Simsek
Turkish Finance Minister
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View Timeline →Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside
With its supreme leader assassinated and under relentless US pressure, Iran is largely isolated, receiving only diplomatic condemnations from Russia and China. Tehran has responded…
Halkbank's Cooperation with the U.S. Following Accusations of Violating Iran Sanctions
Turkey's Halkbank is cooperating with U.S. authorities following a senior official's conviction for violating Iran sanctions, which has heightened tensions between the U.S. and Turkey.…
Turkey: A Limbo of Democracy
Turkey is facing a political crisis as the government targets Cumhuriyet newspaper, a key opposition voice, amid international criticism of its democratic backsliding. The ruling…
Crisis Between Russia and Turkey and Tensions in Iraq: Result of Political Panic
The article discusses the escalating crisis between Russia and Turkey, highlighting the economic sanctions imposed by Russia and Turkey's efforts to secure new energy markets,…