March 25, 2026 – Turkey Headlines

Story gist: Donald Trump announced an agreement with Iran ensuring it will never possess nuclear weapons. Reports detail a one-month ceasefire and 15-point roadmap.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets celebrate as ‘world’s awaited news,’ emphasizing positive details like ceasefire and roadmap. Center outlets neutrally quote Trump’s statement verbatim. Right-leaning outlets stress Iran’s leaderless state and eagerness for deal, implying U.S. dominance and Iranian weakness.

Story gist: Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that gas flow from Iran has not been cut off. The announcement follows QatarEnergy’s declaration of force majeure on LNG contracts after missile attacks amid the Iran conflict on its 25th day.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Medyascope frame the story around the Iran war’s 25th day, emphasizing attacks on energy infrastructure and Tehran’s refusal to negotiate, omitting gas supply reassurance. Center outlets like Investing.com Türkiye focus on QatarEnergy’s business response with force majeure on LNG deals post-missile strikes. Right-leaning Anadolu Ajansı highlights Minister Bayraktar’s statement confirming uninterrupted Iranian gas flow to Turkey.

Story gist: President Erdoğan addressed the nation after a cabinet meeting. He reacted to Nevruz incidents, stating actions are being taken against the perpetrators, and noted the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted the global economy.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Diken emphasizes Erdoğan’s harsh rhetoric calling Nevruz perpetrators ‘alçaklar’ (lowlifes) and vows action, highlighting confrontational tone. Center BloombergHT focuses solely on economic impacts of Hormuz closure, omitting political elements. Right-leaning Anadolu Ajansı frames it neutrally as presidential address post-cabinet, downplaying controversy and emphasizing official communication.

Story gist: Turkish media queried whether ÖSYM announced 2026 base and ceiling scores for Milli Savunma University Kara, Deniz, and Hava Harp Okulları admissions in SAY, SÖZ, EA fields. Coverage included MSÜ preference timeline for Harp Okulları and Astsubay programs.

Bias summary: Left-leaning coverage absent, indicating no observed interest. Center outlet Uzmanpara uses questioning tone focused on announcement status of base/ceiling scores, emphasizing score types. Right-leaning Yeni Şafak highlights practical preference calendar details, stressing when preferences start and how to apply for military schools, omitting score specifics.

Story gist: Turkish outlet Milliyet reported breaking news of first contact between the US and Iran amid US-Israel-Iran tensions. Yeni Şafak headlined trust placed in Mossad over CIA.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, omitting any perspective on the story. Center outlets like Milliyet frame it as breaking diplomatic news on US-Iran contact within broader regional tensions, using urgent ‘SON DAKİKA’ tone. Right-leaning Yeni Şafak emphasizes preference for Mossad intelligence over CIA, highlighting trust in Israeli sources amid the same developments.