Turkey-Russia-Iran trilateral summit on Syria starts in Ankara

The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey started talks on the Syrian conflict in Ankara on Wednesday.

Erdogan to host Syria summit with Rouhani, Putin on April 4

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host a trilateral summit on Syria on April 4 with the participation of his Iranian and Russian counterparts Hassan Rouhani and Vladimir Putin, the Turkish Presidential Press Office said in a statement on March 31.

Rouhani, Erdogan discuss Syria on the phone

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed in a phone call on Wednesday to speed up efforts for the implementation of a ceasefire in Syria’s eastern Ghouta region, a source in Erdogan’s office said.

Rouhani calls for closer Tehran-Ankara-Moscow consultation on Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani telephoned his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday saying that Tehran-Ankara-Moscow cooperation and consultation on Syria have proven “positive” and “influential” and called closer interaction between the three countries to bring an end to the conflict in the Syria.

By Fateme Mohammadipour

Turkey claims it won’t stay in Syria

TEHRAN - On January 20th the Turkish Army started Olive Branch operation in the city of Afrin, in northern Syria, and since then Turkey’s operation, aimed at maintaining its national security, has been met with varying responses.

Rouhani wants ties with Turkey to become ‘strategic’

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation on Thursday discussing bilateral ties and international issues.

Turkey sends armored vehicles to southern border with Syria: sources

Turkey has reportedly dispatched a convoy of over 40 military vehicles and tanks to the southern regions along the Syrian frontier amid growing Ankara-Washington tensions over a US plan to create a “border force” at Turkey's doorstep.

By Korshaid Dali

On the Turkish-Israeli clash

The media and political clash between Turkey and Israel has intensified following Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to the Holy City.

Iranians rally against rioters, foreign meddling

TEHRAN – Iranians held rallies on Friday in several cities to denounce violent protests and plots by the enemies to abuse the peaceful demonstrations in order to harm to the Islamic Republic.

Erdogan says Israel is 'occupying' and 'terror' state

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday sharply criticized Israel at the opening of a summit of Islamic nations in Istanbul, calling it a "terror state", the independent reported.

By Payman Yazdani

Turkish expert: Egypt stance toward Iran affected by Cairo-Riyadh ties 

TEHRAN _ Turkish Political analyst Semih Idiz says Cairo's position on Iran is driven not only by its close ties to Saudi Arabia, but because as a major Arab power it is also concerned about the increasing Iranian influence in the Middle East.

By Javad Heirannia

Turkey and Egypt would like to defuse mutual tensions because: SISU professor

TEHRAN - A professor of Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) says “Turkey and Egypt would like to defuse mutual tensions because both countries are trying to adjust to a rapidly changing balance of power in the Middle East that strongly favors Iran and Russia instead of Saudi Arabia and the United States.”

By Payman Yazdani

Ex-diplomat: Turkey and Egypt eyeing regional hegemony 

TEHRAN _ Touching upon tensions between Ankara and Cairo Nosratallah Tajik says both Turkey and Egypt are seeking regional hegemony. 

Rouhani, Erdogan seek OIC action on al-Quds 

TEHRAN – During a phone conversation on Wednesday, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed recent moves surrounding al-Quds (Jerusalem), urging the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take action.

by Semih Idiz

NATO blunder ignites Turkish calls to leave alliance

A major blunder in NATO has brought bitter political rivals in Turkey into a rare demonstration of unity. Parties across the political spectrum are announcing their distrust of the international alliance.

Iran-Turkey trade to hit $30b soon

TEHRAN- Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed that through the all-out planning underway by the two countries the target of $30-billion bilateral trade will be achieved soon.

Visa dispute is another sign of Turkey’s drift

The longstanding Washington-Ankara alliance shows severe strain amid tit-for-tat row

Kurdish referendum an act of treason: Leader

TEHRAN – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran on Wednesday to discuss mutual political concerns, particularly the recent Kurdish referendum in Iraq and the Syrian crisis.

By Payman Yazdani

Erdogan's meeting is positive if his attitude changed: Turkish expert

If Erdogan’s visit to Tehran means change in attitude, it can yield more positive results in Tehran-Ankara relations, this is what a senior political analyst Sadeq Maleki has told Tehran Times in an interview. 

Erdogan visit to Tehran step forward in bilateral ties: envoy

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Turkey Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian Fard on Tuesday underscored the importance of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Wednesday Tehran trip, saying it will be a step forward in bilateral ties.

Rouhani insists on Iraqi territorial integrity in talks with Putin, Erdogan, al-Abadi

TEHRAN – As people in the Iraqi Kurdistan region went to polls on Monday to vote for independence referendum President Hassan Rouhani reiterated Tehran’s insistence on the need to protect Iraq’s territorial integrity in phone talks with leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iraq.

By Barin Kayaoglu

Ankara hardens opposition to KRG referendum

Since the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced in June that it will hold a referendum on declaring independence from Iraq, the Turkish government has maintained a coolheaded approach — until now. As the Sept. 25 referendum approaches, Ankara seems to be toughening its stance against Iraqi Kurdistan independence.

Erdogan to visit Tehran Oct. 4

TEHRAN – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will make an official visit to Tehran on October 4 for talks on bilateral and regional issues, Turkish media reported.

Rouhani meets counterparts in Kazakhstan, calls for strong ties

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held separate talks on Saturday and Sunday with leaders of certain countries on the sidelines of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.

By Peter Popham

The only good thing Aung San Suu Kyi can do now is resign

The Nobel Peace Prize committee has in the past made some odd decisions. Henry Kissinger was its most glaring error.

Rouhani discusses regional issues with Turkish, Qatari rulers

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held phone conversations with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday and discussed expansion of relations as well as regional stability and security.