TRNC Prime Minister Üstel condemned the Greek administration's pressures targeting the international contacts, economic life and sovereign rights of the Turkish Cypriot people. Üstel emphasized that isolation policies and threats cannot make the Turkish Cypriot people give up their rights.
US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack stated that Israel's air base attack in Syria took place without informing Türkiye. Barrack linked Israel's move with internal election dynamics and praised Ankara's moderate attitude.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqir Qalibaf stated that they received new security and economic cooperation messages from the countries in the region and emphasized that real security can be achieved through a regional and independent order.
US Special Representative Tom Barrack announced that Israel's air strikes in Syria create a risk of conflict with Türkiye. Barrack stated that a 'nightmare scenario' was prevented thanks to Ankara's calm attitude and that the crisis was caused by strategic competition.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqir Qalibaf stated that they received new security and economic cooperation messages with neighboring countries, and argued that the US's policies put its allies at risk. The statements came after Trump's new economic sanctions against Iran.
GCC Secretary General Budeyvi stated that Israel's E1 settlement project in the West Bank violates international law and threatens efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state, and called on the international community to take action.
Iranian Foreign Minister Erakchi described the new US sanctions as 'doomed to fail'. Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf stated that they signed a security agreement with Iraq and that foreign forces are in the process of withdrawing.
At the STRATCOM Roundtable and Public Forum held in Tokyo, the effects of artificial intelligence, economic security and geopolitical competition on the global order were discussed. Cooperation between Türkiye and Japan in the fields of strategic communication and crisis management was emphasized.
NEW Party Gaziantep Deputy Melih Meriç was transferred from Gaziantep City Hospital, where he was treated after the knife attack he suffered on August 18, to Istanbul Koç University Hospital by ambulance plane, upon the request of his family and the evaluation of the doctors.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen found Israel's decision to publish a tender for the E1 settlement project unacceptable. Reactions against the project increased with the joint statement of 15 countries and the EU.
Somali President Mahmud stated that President Erdoğan's 2011 visit changed the understanding of aid to Somalia. He emphasized that Türkiye has improved Somalia's capacity with its support in infrastructure, security and education.
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli harshly criticized Israel's attack on Abu Zuhur Military Air Base in Idlib. Stating that Türkiye's sovereign rights cannot be violated, Bahçeli called for the establishment of a common 'Islamic Peace Force' among Islamic countries.
US President Trump stated that they have full control over the Strait of Hormuz and military options are on the table. He also stated that the national debt problem, which exceeds 40 trillion dollars, will be solved through economic growth.
AK Party and Turkish Grand National Assembly officials reacted to the statements of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office towards President Erdoğan. Officials stated that these statements were an effort to cover up genocide crimes in Gaza and that the Netanyahu administration would be held accountable before international law.
NEW Party Chairman Özgür Özel stated that his party was founded to be in power, not to oppose. Özel announced that they will change the delegation system and follow a transparent and inclusive policy with a new organizational model based on member participation.
While US President Trump stated that military options against Iran are on the table, he argued that the US will solve the public debt problem with economic growth. He also discussed the goal of lowering beef prices and progress in trade negotiations with Canada.
In his statement at Joint Base Andrews Air Base, US President Donald Trump stated that economic sanctions against Iran continue, but military options are still on the table.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's attack on Abu Zuhur Air Base in Syria was evaluated as an attempt to escalate tensions with Türkiye. While Ankara acted with restraint, criticism against Netanyahu increased in the Israeli domestic public and in the press.
Iranian Brigadier General Muhammed Bakırzade announced that permission was received to meet with three Iranian pilots who were allegedly held captive in Qatar. Stating that the pilots' health condition was poor, Iran requested an air ambulance from the Red Cross and asked for the pilots to be transferred to the hospital.
Speaking at the rally in South Carolina, US President Trump stated that he sees the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. Iranian official Ibrahim Azizi announced that they would force the USA with the language of force.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll is expected to leave his post by the end of the year due to tensions with US Defense Secretary Hegseth. It is stated that Driscoll changed his residence within the military base.
The US State Department plans to transfer $725 million to the UN general budget and $125 million to peacekeeping operations in Haiti and Congo. The USA has a total accumulated dues debt exceeding 5 billion dollars.
Lebanese official Mitri stated that Israel blocks countries that want to support the Lebanese army and has an uncompromising attitude towards UNIFIL. Mitri argued that Israel was not in good faith in the negotiations.
