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Why the next escalation in the Iran conflict could be between the US and Turkey

In the two weeks since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began, Donald Trump’s war aims have fluctuated between crippling Iranian military capabilities and toppling the regime that has ruled there since 1979. But despite the success of the initial strikes, which killed the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, many…

The Conversation

A new wave of defiance: the Turkish film-makers standing up to autocracy

İlker Çatak’s Yellow Letters and Emin Alper’s Salvation both won headline honours at the Berlin film festival and show dissenting cinema is thriving in the face of Erdoğan’s repression

The Guardian - UK

Middle East conflict: Sirens heard at Turkey’s US-stationed Incirlik base, residents fear missile threat

Sirens wailed at Turkey's Incirlik airbase, a key NATO facility housing US troops, early Friday. Residents reported seeing smoke and a glowing object, with a red alert issued. This follows recent NATO interceptions of Iranian-fired missiles and heightened regional tensions.

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Woman flying to America gets asked a ‘weird’ question by her seatmate — then realizes mid-flight she isn’t breathing: ‘Did you get a full refund ?’

User @sarah.andrea.lynn’s horrifying experience on a flight from Turkey to America is going viral on TikTok. Uploaded on February 23, 2026, Sarah’s video, as of this writing, has over 400K views, hundreds of comments, shares, and saves. So, what really happened?

The Mary Sue

Why Turkey is the Leading Destination for Dental Implants in 2026

The global landscape of healthcare has shifted dramatically over the last decade. In 2026, the traditional boundaries of medical treatment have dissolved, giving way to a sophisticated, globalized patient journey.

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Trump says Iran war will be ‘pretty quickly’ over as world rocked by oil shock

Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran which lashed out with missile and drone attacks across the region

Evening Standard

FTSE sell-off eases as Iran conflict shifts rate bets

The FTSE 100 index closed down 35.23 points, 0.3%, at 10,249.52.

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'Get out' of south east Turkey, America tells US citizens after 'Iranian ballistic missile shot down' by Nato forces over the country

The US Department of State told American citizens they must leave the US Consulate General in Adana due to security risks

Evening Standard

Iran fires second ballistic missile into Turkish airspace despite direct warning, forces NATO to take immediate step

The war threatens to spill into Europe.

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Gulf attention is turning inward: why the Iran war could destabilise the Horn of Africa

Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions in the Horn of Africa over the past decade. The countries in this region include Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somaliland, Somalia and Djibouti.

The Conversation

Iran fires second ballistic missile at Turkey: Nato intercepts - will the attack trigger Article 5?

Nato air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran and entered Turkey's airspace, the Turkish defence ministry said on Monday, warning that it will take necessary steps "without hesitation".

The Times of India

Istanbul's mayor goes on trial with some 400 defendants in corruption case

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is facing a major corruption trial that critics say targets Turkey’s opposition and threatens democracy

The Independent UK

Istanbul’s mayor in court for mass trial decried as politically motivated

Critics say sprawling corruption case against Ekrem İmamoğlu aims to stop him challenging Erdoğan

The Guardian - UK

Sofia Gomez Villafañe wins a third consecutive Valley of Tears in tight battle with Paige Onweller while Alexey Vermeulen earns men's title at Texas gravel race

Simen Nordahl Svendsen second and Adam Roberge third as sprint decides men's podium from breakaway group

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The Guardian - UK

Iraq request World Cup playoff delay after rejecting Fifa plan for 25-hour road journey

Iraq has made a request to have the World Cup playoff game postponed after rejecting a proposal from Fifa the squad should make a 25-hour road journey to Turkey

The Independent UK

Iran's border with Turkey offers a way out, but few are leaving for good

Iranians are using a border crossing into Turkey as one of the only ways out during the war in Iran, with the country's airspace closed

The Conversation

Arming a Kurdish insurgency would be a risky endeavor – for both the US and Iran’s minority Kurds

With the Iranian regime weakened by relentless American and Israeli missiles, Washington is eyeing a familiar U.S. ally in the Middle East to help push the Islamic Republic over the edge: the Kurds.

The Times of India

Pakistan's Asim Munir meets Saudi defence minister: Is 'Islamic Nato' in play?

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman amidst escalating Middle East tensions following Iranian attacks. The meeting discussed halting these strikes under their Joint Strategic Defense Agreement, highlighting concerns for regional security. This follows reports of Turkey seeking a defense alliance with Pakistan and Saudi…

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The Independent UK

What to know about the Kurds and their potential involvement in the Iran war

Iraqi Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press that thousands of battle-hardened Kurds in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran with U.S. backing

The Conversation

How dangerous has the conflict in Iran become? Expert Q&A

The conflict in the Middle East is now in its sixth day and is showing no sign of letting up. Israeli and US warplanes have continued to strike targets inside Iran, which has prompted retaliatory attacks throughout the region. An American submarine has also sunk an Iranian navy ship off…

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Turkey fears it will pick up the bill for Washington's war in Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war after an Iranian missile was shot down approaching Turkey. The country worries it could be among those most affected by the conflict, as rising oil prices threaten the nation’s fragile economy and a potential Iranian refugee…

The Independent UK

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, a development that signaled the war in the Middle East was spreading

The Independent UK

Iran denies firing missile towards Turkey after Nato interception as crisis spreads beyond Middle East

Nato air defences destroyed a ballistic missile that was tired towards the country on Wednesday

Evening Standard

The Iran war could hit Britain — Starmer must equip the country to defend itself

It will take more than 10 days to get the destroyer HMS Dragon tooled up, battle ready and on station to protect Akrotiri and the island of Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile attacks. The RAF base there has already been hit by Iranian Shahed drones, probably launched by Hezbollah…

The Independent UK

Iran war spreads across the world as US warns: ‘We have only just begun’

US Navy torpedo sinks Iranian warship as Britain says more chartered rescue flights will leave Oman ‘in the coming days’

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