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Iran`s Political Maneuvers After the Parliamentary Election

Iran's Sunni MPs refuted the vicious Saudi allegations and defeated the Saudi efforts to stoke the fire of sedition and national unity in Iran.

(TEHRAN) - The Iranian capital recently saw the shuttle diplomacy of various international personalities, namely Turkish Prime Minster Ahmet Davutoğlu.

The Turkish Premier in his negotiations with Iranian officials, has shown the dramatic change in Turkey's stance, as the two parties searched for a peaceful solution for the Syrian crisis.

Group Asadullah: New Killer of the Kurdish Nation

The Asadullah Group are militants tied to Sunni Islamist and nationalist policy with no clear identity of members.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In a Tweet on his personal page, an expert on Turkish affairs revealed the true identity of the Asadullah Group that has recently shown up in the Kurdish regions of Turkey.

Ozcan Turkan is a Turkish analyst and expert on affairs, and is also known as "The Magician" among journalists and regional analysts because of his hidden connections with influential figures and political circles in the region.

What Goes on among Supporters and Opponents of Assad in Syria? (II)

In part two we discuss the role of the Kurds and the perspective of recent developments affecting the crisis in Syria.

(ALWAGHT / SALEM, Ore.) - Groups and counties pursuing their own goals in Syria are deepening the crisis there. In this article we are just trying to give you a better understanding of developments in Syria.

In the first part of this series, we discussed the conditions of the supporters and opponents of Bashar al-Assad. In this second part, we are going to discuss the role of the Kurds and the perspective of recent developments affecting the crisis in Syria.

German Socialist Party MP: Turkey`s Strategy is a Secret Alliance with ISIL

Germany’s intelligence agency, BND, published documents proving AK party’s cooperation with ISIL terrorists.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Germany’s member of parliament from the Socialist party, Sevim Dağdelen, provided evidence while claiming Turkey’s AK party uses the fight against ISIL as a cover up to pursue its domestic and foreign objectives.

Dağdelen further said that Turkey’s foreign objective is weakening PYD and Kurdish activities in Northern Syria with the excuse of attacking ISIL positions.

Israel Seeks to Bolster Economic Relations With Middle-East Countries, is Turkey First Option?

Faced with rigid regional boycott and the complete isolation imposed by the international community, Israel looks for a staunch regional ally.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to the latest statistics released by the Israeli government, the overall volume of trade between Ankara and Tel Aviv reached a stunning figure of over $5.44 billion during the fiscal year 2014.

The enormous volume of Israel-Turkey bilateral trade clearly indicates a consistent and unwavering policy of augmenting the financial ties since 2011, whereas the two administrations endeavored diligently to conceal their secret political and military liaison.

Turkish First Lady or Madonna; Who Caused Brussels` Worst Traffic Nightmare?

The Turkish First Lady's visit caused a heavy traffic jam so bad, that many Belgian citizens thought the American performer and actress Madonna was once aging visiting their city.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In his recent to Europe to muster Turkish voters' support is the green continent, the Turkish beleaguered President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his wife paid a state visit to Belgium where Turkish First Lady, Emine Erdoğan , began a five-hour shopping spree in the luxury malls of Brussels, namely the prestigious Long Champs shopping center in the city's downtown.

Erdogan Puts Aside Policy of Assad`s Removal

Western countries are following suit.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, the Turkish president has demanded that the Syrian president leave power, suggesting it as the only available breakthrough.

However, he recently retreated from his former position, saying that in the transitional stage Bashar al-Assad can be as part of a solution for the Syrian crisis.

Turkish - Israeli Secret Talks

Turkey claims to support Hamas but insiders say that the real goal is to expand political, economic and military relations with the Zionist regime.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dore Gold, the Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hopes that in the near future, Israel and Turkey will find a joint solution in order to reestablish ties between the two governments.

Mr. Gold, who had a clandestine meeting with his Turkish counterpart in Rome, stated that the region’s unraveling developments and complex challenges have persuaded Turkey to carry out some decisive changes in its foreign policy.

Turkey`s Erdogan Set in Motion Proposed Rapprochement with Zionist Regime

While claiming to support Palestinians, President Erdoğan’s is rebuilding ties with Zionist Israel.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to Israeli Channel 7, on Monday, 31st of August, Turkey hosted an Israeli delegation for the first time since the raid on Gaza Flotilla ship Mavi Marmara, on May 2010.

Political experts consider the recent visit by high-ranking Israel officials a major landmark in Turkey-Israel strained relations after 2010 Gaza flotilla incident.

Senior Israeli Diplomat Praises Appointment of New Turkish Foreign Minister

“Turkey is very lucky to have Sinirlioğlu as foreign minister. He is a first-class diplomat” - Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Dore Gold

(SALEM, Ore.) - A senior Israeli diplomat highly praised the appointment of Turkey's new foreign minister “Feridun Sinirlioğlu” and called it an opportunity to use a talented and first-class diplomat as foreign minister.

It coincides with efforts underway by Turkey to change its relationship with Israel.