Middle East

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Trump says 'we're not leaving until that job is finished' amid operation in Iran
12.03.2026

Trump says 'we're not leaving until that job is finished' amid operation in Iran

'We got to finish the job. Over the past 11 days, our military has virtually destroyed Iran, tough country,' says US president

UN Security Council fails to adopt Russian-led resolution mourning 'tragic loss' of lives in Middle East
12.03.2026

UN Security Council fails to adopt Russian-led resolution mourning 'tragic loss' of lives in Middle East

Draft resolution penned by Russia receives 4 votes in favor, 9 abstentions and 2 votes against

Bahrain says 6 arrested 'for posting videos showing the aftermath of the Iranian aggression'
12.03.2026

Bahrain says 6 arrested 'for posting videos showing the aftermath of the Iranian aggression'

Legal action has been initiated, those arrested have been referred to public prosecution, says Interior Ministry

Qatar says it responded to Iranian attacks involving 9 ballistic missiles, several drones
12.03.2026

Qatar says it responded to Iranian attacks involving 9 ballistic missiles, several drones

Qatari forces 'successfully intercepted all drones and (8) ballistic missiles, while one missile fell in an uninhabited area,' says Defense Ministry

Iran’s UN envoy says more than 1,348 civilians killed, 17,000 injured since start of US-Israeli attacks
12.03.2026

Iran’s UN envoy says more than 1,348 civilians killed, 17,000 injured since start of US-Israeli attacks

Strikes have caused extensive damage to infrastructure in several areas across the country, says Amir Saeid Iravani