ANKARA -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Masrour Barzani, prime minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), on Tuesday in Ankara to discuss relations and regional issues.

According to a statement from the Turkish presidency, the meeting touched on Türkiye's commitment to preserving the stability and security of Iraq, particularly in light of developments in Syria. (Türkiye-Kurdish Leader-Ties)

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JERUSALEM -- Israel's Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday it has signed deals worth about 1 billion shekels (276 million U.S. dollars) with defense contractor Elbit Systems to boost domestic arms production amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The agreements include the supply of thousands of heavy air munitions and the establishment of a national plant to produce raw materials for the defense industry, previously sourced mainly from abroad. (Israel-Weapons-Domestic Production)

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TEHRAN -- Iran's armed forces began a large-scale joint air defense exercise near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Isfahan province on Tuesday, state television reported.

The "Eqtedar" (Power) 1403 exercise was launched on the orders of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base Commander Qader Rahimzadeh, IRIB TV said. (Iran-Nuclear Facility-Air Defense Drill)

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DAMASCUS -- Damascus International Airport resumed international operations on Tuesday with flights to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar as the interim administration in Syria continues to bolster ties with Gulf countries.

The first flight departed on Tuesday morning for Sharjah, UAE, while a separate aircraft arrived from Doha, the first civilian flight from Qatar in 13 years, airport officials said. (Syria-Damascus-Airport Reopening) Enditem

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