Iran-Turkey Relations

Iran’s Military Conducts 1st Firefighting Operation in Turkey

The Iranian Armed Forces have carried out its first fire extinguishing operation in Turkey amid massive wildfires in the country.

Iran Expresses Regret over Deadly Wildfire in Southern Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed regret over the massive wildfire that engulfed parts of forests in Turkey's southern provinces, which caused extensive damages and killed several Turkish citizens.

Zarif Holds Talks with Pakistani, Turkish, Omani, S African Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Oman, and South Africa.

Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan Back Afghan Peace Process, Fight on Terror

Foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan called for active participation of the three countries in the Afghan peace process and fight against terrorism in the region.

Iran, Turkey Discuss Economic Cooperation in Region

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu held talks in the city of Antalya, Turkey.

Iran’s Zarif in Turkey to Attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to the Turkish city of Antalya to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Rouhani, Erdogan Say World Must Show Powerful Response to Israeli Aggression

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have called for a “strong” global response to the Israeli attacks against Palestinian people.

Iran, Turkey Discuss Latest Developments in Jerusalem al-Quds

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu discussed the latest status of the Holy Quds and the developments in the occupied territories in a telephone conversation on Monday afternoon.

Iranian, Turkish Foreign Ministers Meet in Istanbul

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu had a meeting in Istanbul on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over Interior Minister’s ‘Unacceptable’ Remarks

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Turkish ambassador to Tehran to protest at the Turkish interior minister's "unacceptable" remarks about the presence of PKK elements in Iran.

Iranian, Turkish Diplomats Discuss Syria Peace

Iran and Turkey have exchanged views on the latest situation in Syria as well as the process of settling the crisis in the country.

Iran Says None of Its Consulate Staff Members Arrested in Turkey

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has denied Daily Sabah’s allegation that a staff member of the Iranian consulate in Istanbul has been arrested, saying the report is based on groundless accusations.

Iran’s Zarif, Turkey’s Erdogan Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey for talks with Turkish officials, had a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday afternoon.

Iranian, Turkish Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Istanbul

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey on the fifth leg of his regional tour, held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul on Friday morning.

Five Iranians Killed in Avalanche on Turkish Border: Foreign Ministry

In a Monday statement, Saeed Khatibzadeh said their bodies have been recovered and will be transferred to Iran after the necessary arrangements are made. “Based...

Zarif to Visit Baku, Moscow, Yerevan, Tbilisi, Ankara in Regional Tour

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to start a tour of regional countries on Monday.

Iran, Turkey Clinch Railway Cooperation Deals

Iran and Turkey have signed three joint documents on expansion of their railway cooperation.

Tehran, Ankara to Set up Permanent Centres for Technological Exchanges

Iran's Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) and Turkey’s Small and Medium Industries Development Organization (KOSGEB) have held a second meeting of their joint executive committee.

Iran Wants to Use its Assets with Turkish Banks to Buy Goods

Tehran has called on Ankara to find a way for Iran to tap into its assets with Turkish banks to purchase the commodities it needs directly from other countries through Turkish banks.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rapped the US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defence system, expressing Tehran’s support for the Turkish nation and government.

Iran Assured Erdogan Had No Ill Intention in Reciting Poem: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the close political and economic ties with Turkey, saying Tehran has been assured that the Turkish president had no ill intention in reciting a poem with dual meaning that aroused some resentment in Iran.

Turkish FM Calls Zarif to Reaffirm Respect for Iran’s Sovereignty

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu has called his Iranian counterpart to give an assurance that Ankara respects the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty and territorial integrity after the Turkish president’s recitation of a poem provoked unease in Iran.

Iran Strongly Blasts Erdogan’s ‘Interventionist’ Remarks

Reactions are pouring in to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s interventionist remarks about the reunion of Azeri-speaking people of Iran and Azerbaijan Republic.

Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over President Erdogan’s Comments

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned Turkey’s ambassador in protest at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “interventionist” comments during a recent visit to Baku, the ministry’s spokesperson says.

Zarif Chides Erdogan for Secessionist Remarks about Azerbaijan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a poem he recited in Baku about the separation of Azeri-speaking people north and south of Aras River.

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