Iran-Turkey Relations

Iran’s Rivals Trying to Influence Trump’s Foreign Policy

An international lawyer says Iran’s regional rivals know that US President Trump has not yet determined his foreign policy, and are thus trying to influence his approach towards Iran.

Iran Understands Turkey’s Predicament: Leader’s Adviser

In reaction to recent anti-Iran remarks made by Turkish officials, a senior adviser to Iran’s Leader says the Islamic Republic understands Turkey’s conditions, as Erdogan’s government is under tremendous pressure due to its failure to accomplish its goals in Syria.

Farsi Added to Turkish Education Ministry’s Curriculum

Farsi, Korean and Urdu have been added the list of foreign languages available to be taught at schools by the Turkish Education Ministry.

Spokesman Rejects Turkish FM’s ‘Unconstructive’ Claims against Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed as unconstructive Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's recent anti-Iran claims, saying Turkey and certain other "delusional" countries are responsible for instability and insecurity in the Middle East.

President Rouhani Confers with Turkish Counterpart on Syrian Crisis

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, exchanged views on a range of issues, including the latest developments in war-hit Syria and the demise of the former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Advisor to Iran’s Leader Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal of Forces from Iraq

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran’s Leader, hailed Turkey’s decision to pull its troops out of a town near Mosul in north of Iraq, expressing the hope for a thaw in relations between Turkey and Syria as well.

Iranian MP Slams UN’s Inaction on Syrian Crisis

An Iranian lawmaker criticized the United Nations over its inaction in Syria, and stressed that the UN Security Council should handle the crisis.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul and Baghdad

Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly denounced the recent terrorist attacks in the Turkish city of Istanbul and Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Iranian Official Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal from Its Stance towards Syria

An Iranian official says Ankara’s decision to withdraw from its previous stances towards the Syrian government during the recent trilateral meeting with Iran and Russia is a turning point in Syria developments.

Photo of Iranian FM’s Bodyguard in Moscow Summit Goes Viral

A photo of Iranian Foreign Minister’s bodyguard closely watching his Turkish counterpart has been widely covered in world media, particularly those of Turkey.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Start Bid to Solve Syria Crisis Diplomatically: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran, Russia and Turkey have started the process of finding a political solution to the Syria crisis.

Zarif: Iran, Russia Pioneers in Anti-Terror Fight

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Russia on an official visit, underlined that Tehran and Moscow have always led the way in the fight against terrorism.

Iran Cautions Nationals about Travel to Turkey

Following the assassination Monday of Russia’s ambassador in Ankara and concerns about escalation of situation in Turkey, Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a travel warning on Tuesday, calling on Iranians to refrain from unnecessary travels to the neighboring country.

Iran Halts Consular Services in Turkey after Russia Envoy Assassination

Iranian consulates in three Turkish cities offer no consular services on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced, after the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Ankara on Monday.

FM Zarif Leaves Tehran for Moscow to Attend Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister departed for the Russian capital on Tuesday morning to attend a trilateral meeting with his Russian and Turkish counterparts.

Iran Strongly Condemns Russian Envoy Assassination in Turkey

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly condemned the assassination of the Russian envoy to Ankara, Andrey Karlov, saying that the criminal act aimed at further conflict in the region.

Iran-Turkey-Russia Trilateral to Be Held in Moscow despite Assault on Russian Envoy

A senior member of Russian Parliament and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Iranian, Russian, and Turkish Foreign Ministers will hold their pre-planned meeting on Tuesday despite the recent assassination of Russian ambassador to Ankara.

Iranian, Russian, Turkish DMs to Meet in Moscow

While Moscow has been already chosen to host a trilateral meeting of foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey for talks on Syria, defense ministers of the three countries have also agreed to hold a gathering in the Russian capital on Tuesday, December 20.

Iran-Russia-Turkey Meeting on Syria Advanced to Tuesday

Iran, Russia and Turkey will hold a trilateral meeting in Moscow on the Syrian situation on December 20, one week earlier than the date previously announced.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Tehran, Moscow and Ankara plan to hold a trilateral meeting on the Syrian crisis at the initiative of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Russian capital, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced.

Iranian Spokesman Condemns Twin Blasts in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly denounced the recent blasts in Turkey’s Istanbul, which claimed the lives of 38 people on Saturday, and called for a coordinated response by all countries in the world to such acts of terrorism.

Turkish FM Travels to Iran, Meets With President Rouhani

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on a diplomatic visit and has met with President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran-Turkey Can Thwart Powers’ Plots in ME: First VP

Iranian First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri says Iran and Turkey may have different views on some issues in the Middle East but can thwart schemes devised by powers in the region.

Leader’s Top Advisor: Iran Is Ready to Mediate between Turkey and Iraq

Iran Leader’s top aide in foreign affairs announced Tehran’s preparedness to mediate between Turkey and Iraq to prevent the ignition of a new war in the region.

Security Forces Open Fire Near Iranian Embassy in Ankara

A dozen shots have reportedly been fired outside the Iranian Embassy in Turkey capital, Ankara.

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