Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order. The countries that are seeking to

By Jonathan Spicer ISTANBUL, March 25 (Reuters) - Turkey "is playing a role passing messages" between Iran and the U.S. to encourage de-escalation and direct negotiations, Harun Armagan, vice chair of foreign affairs for President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party,

Washington may see the Kurds as a useful tool for confronting the Iranian regime, but such a strategy could create new tensions elsewhere in the region.

A radar system in the mountains of eastern Turkey is vital to Europe’s defenses as an early warning for missile launches.

America’s war with Iran has given him more scope. Turkey has opposed the war from the start. It threatens to disrupt trade and set off yet another humanitarian crisis at its doorstep. Surging energy prices make it harder for the country’s central bank to bring down inflation, now at 31.5%.

Since the war began on February 28, Brent has risen by more than $30 a barrel, hovering at around $102 on Tuesday. Inflation ticked up to 31.5 per cent last month, one of the highest rates in the world. Turkey’s annualised current account deficit, meanwhile, rose to almost $33bn.

For the first time since Newsweek launched its World’s Best Hospitals ranking in 2019, Turkey has been included on the list.

UK and Turkey signed a new defense deal to train crews and support Ankara’s entry into the Eurofighter Typhoon program.