Iran-Turkey Relations
Latest news about Turkey-Iran relations – The latest news and views about bilateral relations between Iran and Turkey
Turkish FM says Iranian foreign minister to visit Turkey next week
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said that his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, would travel to Turkey next week amid Moscow's efforts to convene a meeting between the top Turkish, Syrian and Russian diplomats.
Iran says ready to help ease Turkey-Syria tension
Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is ready to help alleviate border tensions between Turkey and Syria.
Iran condemns deadly blast in Turkey
The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry has condemned the Sunday deadly blast in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
In talks with Erdogan, Raisi stresses respect for territorial integrity of other states
Meeting his Turkish counterpart, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran rejects any changes to the international borders of the region, and that the country’s policy is based respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries.
FM: Iran won’t give up even a drop of water rights
The Iranian foreign minister says Iran will not forgo even a drop of its water rights amid a dispute with neighboring Turkey and the Taliban rulers in Afghanistan.
Erdogan: Turkey to increase oil, natural gas imports from Iran
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country will increase oil and natural gas imports from Iran.
Iranian president: Terrorism is deplorable no matters what it’s named
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said terrorism is deplorable no matter what name it’s given.
Iran Leader warns Erdogan: Any military action in Syria detrimental to entire region
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warns Turkey that any military action in the northern part of Syria harms not just Turkey itself but the broader region as well and will only serve the terrorists wreaking havoc in the region.
Iranian president welcomes visiting Turkish counterpart
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi officially welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday morning at the Sa’dabad complex in the Iranian capital Tehran.
Iranian FM: Iran focal point of dynamic diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has in a tweet hailed the upcoming summit of the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey as an opportunity for the three countries to boost their ties and economic cooperation.
Turkish president due in Tehran on Monday for Astana peace talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will fly to Tehran on Monday afternoon to take part in the 7th summit of the Astana peace talks over Syria crisis.
‘Value of Iran-Turkey trade up by 39% in 1st five months of 2022’
Official data show the value of trade between Iran and Turkey increased by 39 percent to $2.7 billion in the first five months of 2022, up from $1.9 billion during the same period a year earlier.
Turkish president holds meeting with Iran’s FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Monday night met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.
Iranians remain among top purchasers of home in Turkey
Latest figures from Turkey’s Statistics Office show Iranians remain among the top purchasers of residential buildings in the country.
‘Value of Iran-Turkey trade rose by 38% in 1st four months of 2022’
Official data show the value of trade between Iran and Turkey increased by 38 percent to $2.1 billion in the first four months of 2022, up from $1.5 billion during the same period a year earlier.
Report: Turkey blocks Iranian passenger plane from refueling before takeoff
An Iranian passenger plane on route from Istanbul to Tehran has been reportedly forced to make an emergency landing in the northwestern city of Tabriz, after Turkey prevented the flight from refueling on its soil.
Iranian official: Export natural gas to Turkey rather than Iraq
The secretary of the Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters Union has proposed replacement of Iraq with Turkey as the destination for Iranian natural gas exports.
Report: Iranian FM postpones visit to Turkey
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has postponed his visit to Turkey.
Iran FM: Turkey’s dam construction activities unacceptable
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian says Iran considers “unacceptable” Turkey’s moves in the area of dam construction, which have created problems for the people of Iran and beyond in the region.
Raisi calls for end to Israel”s attacks against Palestinians
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for efforts by Islamic countries and use of different international potentials to end the Israeli regime’s inhumane attacks against the Palestinian people.
Private sector official urges government help to boost trade with Turkey
Chairman of the Joint Chamber of Commerce of Iran and Turkey has called for a “positive” attitude of the government to trade with neighboring countries, saying this can remove political problems and trade barriers and will help expansion of economic ties.
Official: Iran in talks with Turkey to repatriate prisoners
The Iranian Judiciary’s deputy chief for international affairs says negotiations are underway with Turkish officials for the repatriation of Iranian prisoners in the country.
Raisi: Tehran-Ankara ties should be strengthened
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Erdogan: Iran natural gas supply problem to be resolved soon
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has discussed the recent disruption in supply of Iranian natural gas to his country with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi and that the problem will be solved in the near future.
Turkish president says Iran reliable energy supplier
The presidents of Iran and Turkey have held a telephone conversation over bilateral ties and regional issues and underlined the need for boosting cooperation between Tehran and Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi that Turkey views Iran as a reliable energy supplier and is seeking to boost the level of ties with the Islamic Republic.