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- Trump moves to remove Syria from state terrorism sponsor list
- US vows to 'knock the hell out of' Iran if Hormuz shipping attacked
- Erdogan declares NATO summit 'historic' success in Ankara
- Erdogan hosts EU leaders during NATO summit in Ankara
- France to deploy ground forces to NATO Finland battlegroup
- Trump warns US will 'probably' hit Iran again Wednesday night
- Türkiye defense industry touts $11B exports at NATO summit
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US vows to 'knock the hell out of' Iran if Hormuz shipping attacked
Vice President JD Vance said Washington will resume military strikes if Tehran continues targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of violating a recent agreement to halt attacks within a week of its signing.
08 July 2026
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Erdogan declares NATO summit 'historic' success in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared the 2026 NATO summit a "historic" success on Wednesday, highlighting Türkiye's leading defense capabilities within the alliance and confirming positive discussions with Washington regarding F-35 fighter jet deliveries and bilateral military cooperation.
08 July 2026
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Erdogan hosts EU leaders during NATO summit in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for a working dinner on Wednesday as part of diplomatic engagements during the NATO summit held at the presidential complex in Ankara, with the closed-door discussions focusing on bilateral ties and regional security cooperation.
08 July 2026
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France to deploy ground forces to NATO Finland battlegroup
France announced Wednesday it will deploy ground forces to NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland, contributing a battle unit to the High North battlegroup during the alliance summit in Ankara, according to a trilateral statement which confirmed Paris will also train critical enablers alongside the multinational formation.
08 July 2026
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Trump warns US will 'probably' hit Iran again Wednesday night
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the United States will 'probably' conduct additional military strikes against Iran later in the evening, declaring that a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict was 'over' as Washington responds to recent attacks on shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
08 July 2026
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Türkiye defense industry touts $11B exports at NATO summit
The Defense Industries Secretariat announced that Türkiye's defense and aerospace exports exceeded $11 billion over the past 12 months, with approximately 56 percent destined for fellow NATO countries, emphasizing Ankara's role as a trusted partner while the alliance summit convenes in the capital this week.
08 July 2026
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“The referee was unfair!”
08 July 2026
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Syrian president meets US congressional delegation, Trump's envoy in Ankara
Syrian President Ahmad al‑Sharaa held a meeting in Ankara with a US congressional delegation and US envoy Tom Barrack, with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shaibani also in attendance. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the NATO summit hosted by Türkiye.
08 July 2026
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Turkish, Romanian, Bulgarian ministers sign Black Sea security amendment
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met his Romanian and Bulgarian counterparts in Ankara, signing an amendment to expand the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group’s mandate. The agreement now includes protection of critical undersea infrastructure in the Black Sea.
08 July 2026
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At least 30 killed in clash between security forces, militants in Pakistan
At least 11 security personnel and 19 militants were killed in a clash in Balochistan province when security forces responded to a highway blockade. The attack follows a similar incident that killed nine policemen a day earlier.
08 July 2026
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Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire with strikes on coastal sites
Iran's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that US strikes on southern coastal monitoring facilities constitute a "blatant violation" of the UN Charter and the June 17 ceasefire agreement, accusing Washington's "terrorist army" of targeting surveillance centers in defiance of the truce.
08 July 2026
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Latvian president says Ankara NATO summit to boost defense ties
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said the NATO summit in Ankara will strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and defense industrial partnerships, while reaffirming Riga's support for Ukraine's future membership despite the lack of alliance consensus.
08 July 2026
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Germany’s Merz: Ankara summit will bring ‘new spirit’ to NATO
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed confidence that the Ankara summit will mark a “new spirit” within NATO, strengthening cooperation and unity. He said European allies are ramping up defense spending and will make the alliance “more European” so it can remain transatlantic.
08 July 2026
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EU warns renewed US-Iran tensions complicate peace talks
Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday that renewed exchanges of fire between Washington and Tehran threaten to derail fragile negotiations to end the conflict, as EU foreign ministers prepare to meet Gulf counterparts next week to salvage implementation of the June ceasefire agreement and preserve freedom of navigation.
08 July 2026
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Trump cuts off all trade with Spain, calls it ‘terrible partner’
President Donald Trump has announced he is cutting off all trade with Spain, calling it a “terrible partner” in NATO. He also reiterated his dissatisfaction with the alliance over insufficient support during the war with Iran.
08 July 2026
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Romania, Bulgaria, Türkiye sign Black Sea mine task group amendment
The defense ministers of Romania, Bulgaria and Türkiye signed an amendment expanding the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group's mandate to include critical underwater infrastructure protection, strengthening allied maritime cooperation during the NATO summit in Ankara.
08 July 2026
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Lebanon’s Aoun invited to meet Trump in Washington on July 21
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has been invited to visit Washington on July 21 for talks with US President Donald Trump on bilateral relations and the US-mediated framework agreement, with the formal invitation set to be delivered Thursday by US Ambassador Michel Issa in Beirut, according to diplomatic sources.
08 July 2026
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Italy's Meloni vows continued support for Ukraine in Ankara talks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday reaffirmed Rome's commitment to stand by Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, emphasizing continued assistance for energy infrastructure resilience and bilateral defense cooperation.
08 July 2026
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Erdoğan calls for lifting defence restrictions among NATO allies
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for the removal of restrictions on defence cooperation among NATO allies, warning against policies that could undermine alliance cohesion. He also announced Türkiye has earmarked $24 billion for its Steel Dome air and missile defence project.
08 July 2026
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Czech president: Türkiye ‘essential to NATO’s collective security’
Czech President Petr Pavel has described Türkiye as “essential to NATO’s collective security” due to its geographic position and military capabilities. He also called for a stronger European pillar within NATO, while stressing that the US must remain firmly engaged alongside its allies.
08 July 2026
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NATO summit: Day 2
08 July 2026
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Erdoğan welcomes NATO leaders as Ankara summit kicks off
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed NATO leaders at the 36th summit in Ankara, greeting each head of state including President Trump. A family photo was taken before Erdoğan and Secretary General Rutte delivered opening remarks, with defence investment and Ukraine topping the agenda.
08 July 2026
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Rutte: Trump’s Iran strikes were ‘absolutely necessary’
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has defended President Trump’s overnight strikes on Iran as “absolutely necessary,” saying they degraded Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. Trump declared the ceasefire “over” and said the US is “going to denuke” Iran.
08 July 2026
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Romanian FM: Türkiye is key partner in Black Sea security
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu praised Türkiye as a key partner in safeguarding Black Sea security, highlighting joint efforts with Bulgaria and Ukraine. She also acknowledged Türkiye’s diplomatic role in the Middle East and expressed support for Ankara’s European path.
08 July 2026
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Inside NATO’s Defence Industry Forum
08 July 2026
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KAAN talks take center stage
08 July 2026
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NATO allies focus on Arctic, defence spending, Ukraine on summit’s final day
NATO leaders gathered for the second day of the Ankara summit, with security in the Arctic, defence spending, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and military support for Ukraine dominating the agenda. Rutte credited Trump with rebalancing defence spending, while Poland pushed for a permanent US base and Hungary reiterated its opposition to deeper involvement in Ukraine.
08 July 2026
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US hits over 80 targets in retaliatory strikes against Iran
The US military has struck more than 80 Iranian targets in a new round of retaliatory strikes, including air defence systems, command networks, coastal radar sites, and over 60 IRGC boats. The operation was conducted in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
08 July 2026
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Air raid sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait early Wednesday following US retaliatory strikes against Iran. The US hit over 80 targets after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwaiti air defences intercepted hostile missiles and drones, while authorities urged residents to stay calm.
08 July 2026
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Rutte: Trump equalized defense spending between Europe and US
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has credited President Donald Trump with finally equalizing defense spending between Europe and the United States, a goal American presidents have pursued since Eisenhower. He called for a “much stronger Europe” within NATO and a “NATO 3.0” framework, while warning adversaries not to “fool with us.”
08 July 2026
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Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes on Iran
Bahrain and Kuwait activated air defense systems and sounded nationwide sirens early Wednesday after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missile and drone attacks against US military installations in both Gulf kingdoms, responding to American strikes on more than 80 targets inside Iran.
08 July 2026
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Estonia 'best partner' to Türkiye in Nordics, Baltics: PM
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Anadolu that his country is probably the best partner to Türkiye in the Nordic and Baltic region, citing defense industry cooperation and Ankara's contributions to Baltic air security during the 36th NATO summit in Ankara.
08 July 2026
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South Korean president urges 'speedier' NATO cooperation
Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for 'speedier cooperation' between South Korea and NATO at the Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, proposing an upgraded partnership that would move beyond arms sales to joint research, production and operation of defense systems.
08 July 2026
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Baykar CEO urges NATO to pool drone capabilities
Haluk Bayraktar told NATO defense industry representatives in Ankara that alliance members can accelerate unmanned aerial vehicle development by combining existing strengths rather than competing, noting that Baykar currently works with 40 countries but wants to deepen ties with NATO members through joint ventures like its partnership with Italy's Leonardo.
08 July 2026
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France's Le Pen confirms 2027 presidential bid after conviction upheld
Marine Le Pen confirmed on Tuesday she will run for the French presidency in 2027, hours after an appeal court upheld her conviction for embezzling €2.8 million in EU funds but ruled she could remain eligible to stand in the election while she appeals to France's highest civil court.
08 July 2026
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Türkiye's Fidan hosts NATO foreign ministers at Ankara summit
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday presided over two ministerial sessions during the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, convening the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative gathering and the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss regional security frameworks and bilateral cooperation opportunities.
08 July 2026
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Syria, France agree to exchange ambassadors after 14-year hiatus
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced the diplomatic breakthrough alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at a joint press conference in Damascus on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a French head of state in 18 years as Paris seeks to expand its political and economic role in the post-Assad era.
08 July 2026
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Türkiye intel chief stresses equal partnership for NATO
National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalin said equal partnership and complementarity are critical for NATO as the alliance confronts hybrid security threats and global uncertainty, warning that traditional defense concepts no longer suffice in the current strategic environment.
08 July 2026
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Erdogan hosts NATO leaders at Ankara reception
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and first lady Emine Erdogan welcomed NATO heads of state and their spouses to a reception and state dinner at the presidential complex in Ankara on Tuesday evening, launching the 36th summit of the transatlantic alliance in the Turkish capital.
08 July 2026
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