Turkish warships, including the largest in its fleet, were spotted near southern England, sparking monitoring and speculation.

TITAN SA acquired a major Turkish cement plant and solar project, while ElvalHalcor faced challenges from energy costs and geopolitics, and Corinth Pipeworks expanded in the UK.

On March 1, 2026, U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran triggered airspace closures, canceling nearly half of Heathrow’s Middle East flights and disrupting travel across the region.

Macron and allies condemn U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran as illegal, as conflict with Hezbollah escalates.

U.S.-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine may move from Abu Dhabi to Switzerland or Turkey amid Middle East tensions, with war continuing into its fourth year.

Turkey asked Britain to boost security for Syria’s president after failed ISIS assassinations, with no decision yet on deploying MI6 due to risks.

EU asylum applications dropped 20% in 2025, but Iran's instability raises fears of a major refugee crisis.

China evacuates 470+ citizens from Iran amid military strikes, urging travel via specific borders and embassy contact.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio coordinated with allies over Iran's missile attacks, reaffirming support for Turkey and praising Saudi Arabia’s response to an embassy attack.

Turkey pauses day-trip crossings at three Iran border gates due to regional tensions, but keeps trade and citizen travel open.