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Iran of the 60s: unsuccessful attempt to reform

After the coup of 19 March 1953 in the socio-political history of Iran there were fundamental changes: the powers of parliament were limited and the absolute power of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was...

Topic: Regional rivalry in the Middle East.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran are two countries that claim to leadership in the region. With a powerful resources and political potential these countries are the...

War & Terrorism, Turkey

Erdogan says Hezbollah, foreign countries fighting in Syria
22.05.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejected on Tuesday criticism against his government's support for the Syrian opposition, saying that Turkey only provides "logistical support" for the opposition Today`s Zaman reported.

Speaking upon his return from a visit to the US, the prime minister said that Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah and others are involved in fighting along with forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and slammed his critics for turning a blind eye to that.

Tanker explosion in Turkey leaves one dead
22.05.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

A tanker with gasoline on board exploded in the Silopi district of the Turkish province of Sirnak, CNN Türk TV channel reported on Wednesday.

The explosion killed one person, while two others were seriously injured. One of the injured is a Syrian citizen. It is reported that the tanker exploded during welding work.

Turkish security forces arrived at the scene of the explosion and are clarifying the details of the incident.

Main suspect in Reyhanlı bombings detained in Turkey
17.05.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

On May 17, Turkish Security Forces detained the main suspect behind the terrorist attacks in Reyhanlı in Turkey's Hatay province, Hürriyet newspaper reported on Friday.

According to the report, the suspect is Mehmet G., a resident of the province of Hatay. Two minibuses that exploded on Saturday in the Turkish city of Reyhanlı were registered under his name.

As reported earlier, the number of those detained over the terror act in the city of Reyhanli in the Turkish Hatay Province reached 13. Four of them were arrested, while an investigation is underway on the others.

Terror attack prevented in Turkey
13.05.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

Some 25 kilograms of explosives were found on the main road between Ankara and Mersin, the Sabah online newspaper reported on Monday.

A truck driver who was passing by found the explosives. The explosives were packed in a bag and left on the road.

If the explosives were not found, an explosion could have resulted in casualties or major property damage. A special unit of the Turkish security forces has been sent to the scene, they are conducting an investigation.

Death toll in terror attacks in Turkish Hatay province reaches 49
13.05.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

The death toll of the dual terror attack in Reyhanli of the Turkish Hatay province has reached 49 people, CNN Turk TV channel reported on Monday.

Earlier, 46 people were reported dead. Today it was clarified that it was impossible to save three people who were injured.

At present, restoration work is underway on administrative buildings and houses that were damaged.

Two vehicles packed with explosives blew up near the town hall and industrial area of Hatay.

Turkish army does not intend withdrawing from territories left by PKK militants
29.04.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

The Turkish army is not going to leave the south-eastern region of the country where members of the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) will withdraw soon, the website of the Turkish Armed Forces reported on Monday.

The Turkish Armed Forces also has no plans to reduce the number of military personnel and equipment in these regions.

Earlier, imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan called upon the organisation to lay down its weapons and leave the country.

Turkish army continues to fight with PKK militants
22.04.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

The Turkish army continues to fight with the PKK militants within the tasks set by the government, official website of the Turkish Armed Forces reported on Monday.

The conflict between Turkey and the PKK over the creation of an independent Kurdish state has continued for more than 25 years and claimed more than 40,000 lives. The PKK is recognised as a terrorist organisation by the UN and the European Union.

PKK members not involved in terror attacks will be able to stay in Turkey
09.04.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

Members of the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), who were not involved in terror attacks or in any crime in Turkey, will not be deported from the country, the Sabah newspaper reported on Tuesday citing a source in the Turkish security forces.

According to the report, 618 PKK members who were not involved in terrorist attacks in Turkey, will be able to return to their homes, and a criminal case will not be filed against them.

Turkish police conduct raids seeking Ankara bombing suspects
22.03.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

Turkish police conducted raids to arrest suspects in the explosions in Ankara, TRT Haber TV channel reports on Friday.

According to the channel, the raids took place at 14 different addresses in Ankara.

Earlier in the evening on March 19 two bombing attacks took place in Ankara, resulting in injury to one person.

Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said the attacks are made by a terrorist organisation 'Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front'.

Explosion occurs in Istanbul
20.03.2013
War & Terrorism|Middle East|Turkey

An explosion occurred in one of Istanbul's districts this morning, Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak reported today citing the Istanbul police.

According to the newspaper, the explosion occurred at the entrance to the central library in Kartal district.

According to the preliminary data, no one was hurt in the explosion.

The case is under investigation.

Two terrorist attacks have been recently committed in Ankara. As a result, one person was injured. Both facts are being investigated.