Iran-Turkey Relations

Iran, Turkey Urge Closer Academic Ties

Higher education officials from Iran and Turkey at a meeting in Ankara explored avenues for enhancement of academic and educational cooperation.

Iran, Turkey Agree on Humanitarian Pause in Syria Fighting

Iran and Turkey have agreed on cooperation towards a pause in fighting in Syria and delivering humanitarian aid to the people of the war-torn country.

Iran’s Zarif Makes Unannounced Visit to Ankara

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has paid an unannounced official visit to Ankara for talks with senior Turkish officials on issues of bilateral and regional significance.

Turkish Singer Ebru Files for Divorce from Iranian-Turkish Businessman Zarrab

Turkish singer Ebru Gündeş has filed for divorce from the Iranian-born Turkish businessman Reza Zarrab, who was recently arrested in the US city of Miami on charges of money laundering and sanctions evasion in March.

President Rouhani Highlights Iran, Turkey’s Key Role in Anti-Terror Fight

Iran and Turkey can play a key role in the battle against terrorism in the region, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.

Turkey Coup Opens New Chapter in Tehran-Ankara Ties: Turkish Official

Turkish Foreign Ministry’s Representative in Istanbul Uğur Kenan İpek underlined the necessity for Tehran and Ankara to start a fresh round of mutual cooperation given the ‘golden’ opportunities lost in the past.

Turkish President Erdogan Due in Iran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman announced that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay an official visit to Iran as Tehran and Ankara have ramped up interaction and political talks recently for restoring regional stability despite their differences on Syria.

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi slammed a recent deadly terrorist attack in Western Turkey which left at least 50 people dead and nearly 100 others wounded.

Iran Confirms Turkish FM’s Surprise Visit to Tehran

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has paid a short unscheduled visit to Tehran on Thursday, August 18.

Turkish Envoy Lauds Iran’s Stance on Attempted Coup

Turkish ambassador to Tehran hailed Iran’s stance against an attempted coup in Turkey earlier this month, saying no other government acted like Iran’s in the process of the putsch.

Iranian Travel Agencies Banned from Sending Tourists to Turkey

Amid the recent unrest in Turkey, the Iranian government has banned travel agencies from registering and sending tourists to the neighbouring country and would reprimand the ones that break the rules.

Coup Sign of Domestic Instability in Turkey: Iranian Minister

Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli attributed an attempted military coup in Turkey to the domestic instability triggered by Ankara’s engagement in foreign conflicts, as in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

Iranian Reporter’s Admirable Coverage of Turkey Coup

The Islamic Republic of Iran News Network, IRINN, and its Ankara correspondent Majid Akhavan, marked an unprecedented moment in IRIB’s professional history through their live and up-to-the-minute news coverage of the recent coup attempt in Turkey.

Iran’s President Pleased with Return of Stability to Turkey

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the return of stability and security to Turkey after a coup attempt against the Turkish government failed.

No Turkish Official Has Entered Iran, Official Says

An Iranian deputy interior minister said on Monday that not a single Turkish official has made entry into Iran over the past days.

Iran Resumes Flights to Turkey

Iran says it has resumed its flights to Turkey a day after they were suspended in the wake of a failed coup that shocked the country as well as others.

Which One Was Better for Iran: Turkish Coup’s Success or Failure?

In a Saturday article, Khabar Online has discussed the recent coup attempt in Turkey, its perpetrators, its authenticity, and the advantages and disadvantages it could have for the Middle East, particularly Iran.

Iran Strongly Opposed to Coup Against Erdogan Government: Leader Aide

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has reiterated Iran’s vehement opposition to any use of force to topple democratically-elected governments, particularly the recent abortive coup attempt in Turkey.

Iran’s Larijani Hails Victory of Democracy in Turkey

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has hailed the victory of democracy and national will over "a desperate bid" in Turkey to topple the country’s government through an military coup.

Top Iranian Official Highlights Security along Borders after Turkey Coup

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani gave an assurance that the country’s common border with Turkey remains secure after an abortive military coup caused turmoil in the neighbouring country.

Iran Halts Holidays to Turkey after Failed Coup

Iran halted package tours to neighbouring Turkey, the country’s top tourist destination, on Saturday, July 16, in the face of persistent uncertainty after an abortive coup attempt.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Holds Session on Turkey Coup

Members of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) convened on Saturday, July 16, to discuss the recent military coup attempt in Turkey.

Iran Backs Democratically Elected Gov’t in Turkey: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman voiced Tehran’s support for the democratically-elected government of Turkey after an abortive military coup created chaos in the neighbouring country.

Iranian and Turkish FMs Hold 3rd Phone Conversation after Turkey’s Failed Coup

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu spoke by phone for the third time on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in the wake of a midnight, abortive military coup in Turkey.

Iran’s Empty Flights to Fetch Nationals from Turkey

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has permitted the country’s airlines to dispatch empty flights to Turkey for bringing back Iranian travellers stranded there after an attempted military coup caused turmoil in the neighbouring country, an official announced.

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