Trump and Erdoğan’s ‘extraordinary’ bond tested by Israel and jet deal
Turkey has been spared the worst of US pressure on its allies but bromance between the leaders is running into obstacles
Turkey has been spared the worst of US pressure on its allies but bromance between the leaders is running into obstacles

Shaky truce seeks to bring an end to destructive 12-day conflict that has reshaped Middle East

Israel and Iran remain bitter enemies so this is more likely to be a pause in the fighting than a lasting peace

US president denounces violations of fragile truce by both sides

Justice department cites Ankara’s help in negotiating for release of hostages held by Hamas and a ceasefire with Israel

Arab rulers had feted Trump and urged him to avoid military option that would leave them exposed to retaliation

US and Israeli campaign to defang Iran could herald a fresh era of instability for the region