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Turkey arrests six suspected of spying for Iran, targeted NATO-run air base

The six are suspected of conducting reconnaissance around the NATO-run Incirlik air base in the southeastern Turkish province of Adana.

Demonstrators hold pictures of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally in solidarity with Iran's government in Tehran, near the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, January 18, 2026
In this photo taken on August 29, 2025 MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen of the Finns Party poses for a photo in Turku, Finland.

Military intervention may be unavoidable to change Iran leadership, MEP says - interview

 US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce an agreement between the two countries as they hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, Britain.

Starmer, Prince Harry condemn Trump's 'little off the front lines' NATO comments

EuroTrophy GmbH and KNDS Deutschland

Rafael subsidiary strikes deal with four NATO countries for Trophy APS


Europe slams Israel, then buys its weapons - opinion

Governments are navigating a fine line, condemning Israel in public while embracing its capabilities in private.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest against the war in Gaza takes place on the sidelines of a NATO summit, in The Hague, last week. The war has inflamed European public opinion, but defense cooperation with Israel continues, says the writer.

Israel’s strategy for a nuclear-free Iran must not involve a quick win for Trump – opinion

Israel's long-term strategy must look beyond the quick and potentially deceptive victories of the past 12 days. 

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks in the Situation Room at the White House last Saturday. The world received a clear and unequivocal message: Israel and the US are aligned, says the writer.

NATO's Rutte likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran conflict

Asked about Rutte's comments, Trump later said he appreciated the terms of endearment. "He did it very affectionately," Trump said. "Daddy, you're my daddy."

 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

NATO's Rutte says Europe and America must meet the challenge of rearmament together

"Only Europe and North America together can rise up to meet the challenge of [Russian] rearmament," Rutte added.

 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte holds a press conference ahead of a NATO summit, in The Hague, Netherlands June 23, 2025.

Why Israel's war with Iran has international significance - opinion

While the war is not over, its significance in the international arena is visible already.

 THE COLORS of the US flag are projected on the Tel Aviv Municipality building this week. President Donald Trump decided to capitalize on the Israeli successes, showing that America is great again, says the writer.

Germany's Merz sees no reason to criticize Israeli, US attacks on Iran

"There is no reason for us to criticize what Israel started a week ago, nor is there any reason to criticize what America did last weekend," Merz said. NATO's Rutte defended the US's attack as well.

 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during an industrial sector association BDI event in Berlin, Germany, June 23, 2025.

Britain to invest billions in defense spending following escalating fears, threats of World War III

Britain will build at least six new munitions plants, procure up to 7,000 British-made long-range weapons, and launch new communication systems for the battlefield.

A view of an old gas mask that according to local residents was left behind by Russian soldiers inside a building that normally houses a variety of businesses including an agricultural machinery repair company, in Bucha, Ukraine April 19, 2022.

Israel’s billion-dollar laser weapon could dominate global defense – or be killed by politics

Israel’s laser weapons debut in combat as NATO eyes next-gen defenses. Low-cost, battlefield-proven tech—but geopolitics may block export deals.

 Lite Beam 250. (Illustrative)

Turkey re-positions itself to influence the Middle East during Trump admin - analysis

Turkey is repositioning itself as a key regional and global power by mediating conflicts, strengthening ties across the Middle East, and aligning with the Trump administration's goals.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey during the U.N. General Assembly in New York, U.S.

Palestinian rights group takes UK gov't to court over sale of F-35 parts to Israel

The case was brought by Al-Haq, a Palestinian human rights group, which argues that the UK government is in breach of the law by continuing to participate in the F-35 program.

 IDF F35 aircraft.