Trump Threatens to Take Iran’s Kharg Island, Reimpose Hormuz Blockade

Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever is welcomed by Turkey's Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas upon arrival at Esenboga Airport to attend the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara on July 7, 2026.

Trump launched the attacks shortly after leaving a dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan where the leaders of the alliance's 32 member countries had gathered ahead of Wednesday's talks meant to focus on progress made toward meeting NATO’s spending targets.

Black-clad Turkish police on street corners, giant blue banners proclaiming "The Key to Peace" and a ceremonial welcome for Donald Trump.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Ankara on July 8, on the sidelines of the 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government.