July 2015
Following Explosion on Ankara-Tehran Train Route, Service Suspended Until Further Notice
An explosion on the Ankara-Tehran train route has led to the suspension of train services between the two cities. The PKK is blamed for the…
Turkish President: Continuing Peace Negotiations with Kurds is Impossible
Turkish President Erdoğan declared that peace talks with the PKK are no longer feasible and called for the revocation of legal protections for certain parliament…
Explosion in Pipeline Halts Iran's Gas Exports to Turkey
An explosion in a pipeline transporting Iranian gas to Turkey has halted exports since August 5. The Turkish government suspects Kurdish rebels, particularly the PKK,…
Turkey and the U.S. Take Joint Action Against ISIS in Syria
Turkey and the U.S. have agreed to collaborate on creating a buffer zone in northern Syria to combat ISIS, while Turkey continues its military operations…
Obama: I Haven't Heard a Strong Argument Against the Nuclear Deal with Iran
Barack Obama defended the nuclear deal with Iran during a speech in Ethiopia, criticizing Republican opposition as lacking strong arguments. He specifically addressed comments from…
UK Foreign Office Changes Travel Advisory for Iran
The UK Foreign Office has revised its travel advisory for Iran, allowing non-essential travel to most areas, citing reduced risks for British citizens. This change…
Turkish Fighter Jets Attack PKK Positions in Northern Iraq
Turkish fighter jets have attacked PKK positions in northern Iraq, marking a significant escalation in military operations against the group. Critics argue that these strikes…
Rouhani and Hollande Agree to Expand Iran-France Relations
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and French President Francois Hollande have agreed to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in the wake of the Vienna nuclear agreement. This…
Turkey's Fear of a Kurdish Autonomous Region Forming in Syria
A suicide attack in Turkey has raised concerns over the government's handling of the Islamic State and Kurdish issues. Analysts suggest that the ongoing Syrian…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Suicide Attack in Iraq
A car bomb in Khan Bani Saad, Iraq, killed over a hundred people during Eid al-Fitr celebrations, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack highlights ongoing…
Iraqi Army Launches Operation to Retake Anbar Province
The Iraqi Army, supported by Shiite militias, has launched an operation to reclaim Anbar province from the Islamic State. This operation involves 5,000 personnel and…
Saudi Arabia's Former Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal Passes Away
Saud al-Faisal, the long-serving Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, has died at the age of 83. His tenure spanned significant events in Middle Eastern history,…
Mass Execution of Captives in the Ancient Site of Palmyra
The Islamic State has executed captives in Palmyra, using young boys as executioners, while the Syrian army has achieved military successes in border areas with…
Islamic Caliphate Threatens Hamas
The Islamic Caliphate group has issued a threat to Hamas, stating it will take control of Gaza and enforce its interpretation of Sharia law. This…