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Diplomats from Iran and European JCPOA signatories meet for nuclear talks
Europe, Middle East, News May 18, 2025 , by IRIA
Diplomats from Iran and the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear agreement, the UK, France, and Germany, collectively known as the E3, convened in Istanbul for the first time since the U.S. resumed indirect nuclear negotiations with Iran in April.
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First Russia-Ukraine direct talks in three years yield little progress beyond prisoner swap
Europe, News May 17, 2025 , by IRIA
High-level officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul on May 16, 2025, in the first direct peace negotiations since 2022. However, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's repeated request to engage directly with Russian leadership, President Vladimir Putin did not travel to Turkey for a meeting with the Ukrainian leader.
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Denmark receives four more F-35 stealth fighter jets from US amid delays
Europe, News, US May 17, 2025 , by IRIA
Denmark’s military received four additional F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, completing more than half of its fleet and further strengthening its defense capabilities amid growing regional tensions and international obligations.
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NATO Foreign Ministers convene for informal meeting in preparations for NATO Summit 2025
Europe, News May 16, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO foreign ministers gathered in the Turkish resort city of Antalya on May 14–15 for a pivotal two-day informal meeting aimed at laying the groundwork for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague in June 2025.
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Turkish Aerospace Industries teams up with Airbus and 15 Spanish companies for Spain’s future jet trainer program
Europe, News May 16, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus and a coalition of 15 Spanish defense and aerospace companies, collectively known as “Team Spain”, to explore cooperation on Spain’s future jet trainer program.
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Trump pushes for Gulf unity on Iran at GCC Summit, engages with Syrian leader in surprise move
Middle East, News, US May 15, 2025 , by IRIA
At a high-stakes Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Gulf leaders to support renewed diplomacy with Iran, while also meeting Syria’s new President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his Middle East tour.
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France’s Macron proposes deploying nuclear-armed planes in Europe, prompting immediate warning from Russia
Europe, News May 15, 2025 , by IRIA
French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled his openness to deploying French nuclear weapons in other European countries, proposing a pan-European arrangement like the American model of stationing nuclear-armed aircraft across allied territories.
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Trump secures $600 billion in investment from Saudi Arabia during Middle East tour
Middle East, News, US May 14, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. President Donald Trump kicked off his Middle East tour in Riyadh on May 12, 2025. Trump touched down in the Middle East for the first time in his second term, where Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally welcomed him.
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NATO chief Rutte visits Turkiye to meet Erdogan, hails Ankara as ‘staunch and capable ally’
Europe, Middle East, News May 14, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Ankara to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 13, 2025. The visit marks an important step to bolster Turkiye’s position within the alliance ahead of next month’s annual summit.
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Taiwan conducts first live-fire drills of US-supplied HIMARS
Asia-Pacific, News May 13, 2025 , by IRIA
Taiwan conducted its first live-fire test of the U.S.-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), in an exercise held at the Jiupeng base in southern Pingtung County. The live-fire drills mark a pivotal step in Taiwan's efforts to enhance its military readiness in the face of increasing pressure from China.