US moves warplanes, ships to Middle East
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Rising oil prices threaten Turkey’s fragile economy amid escalating regional tensions, while energy supply risks grow.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials to increase the production of medium and long-range missiles in light of the Israel-Iran conflict, an acceleration of plans to develop a strong home-grown industry.
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, concerns have risen surrounding the safety of travel to countries neighbouring Israel and Iran – including holiday hotspot Turkey.The Foreign Office (FCDO) considers Turkey’s main tourist areas generally safe to travel to,
Washington gave Ankara prior notice of looming Israeli attack to fend off potential tensions over Syria, sources tell Middle East Eye
Greece has protested a Turkish maritime spatial plan that designated zones for specific activities in the Aegean Sea of the eastern Mediterranean, accusing Ankara of attempting to claim areas of Greek jurisdiction in a move without legal grounds.
The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder offers his latest advice as tensions between Israel and Iran raise concerns among holidaymakers. The conflict, which has led to airspace closures and flight diversions across parts of the Middle East,
Turkey and Qatar's regional rivals face several setbacks as the two countries seal deals with US on energy and security in Syria
Turkey's ruling AK Party on Monday submitted a bill to parliament aiming to limit some tax exemptions and make changes to special consumption tax applications for certain vehicles, a draft of the law showed.
On Sunday, the UK Foreign Office advised against all travel to Israel. Now, travellers are looking at the map of the wider region with concern over whether it is safe to travel to Turkey.
Airlines are scrambling to reroute as escalating disruptions shut down skies over Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan—causing widespread cancellations and delays . UAE flights cancelled amid Middle East airspace shutdown .
The review marks a shift in Libya’s internal dynamics and Turkey’s regional diplomacy, though analysts doubt the deal will be ratified.