Turkey: U.S. sanctions against Iran ‘unacceptable’

TEHRAN – Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavosoglu expressed his rejection of the decision of the United States to impose economic sanctions on Iran and affirmed that his country would not support them, Prensa Latina reported.

By staff & agencies

Turkey votes in crucial twin polls

Turks voted on Sunday in presidential and parliamentary elections that pose the biggest ballot box challenge to Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamic-rooted AK Party since they swept to power more than a decade and a half ago.

Rouhani congratulates Erdogan on re-election

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Monday offered his congratulations to his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on his re-election in Sunday’s presidential elections.

Iran, Turkey seek continued war on terrorism

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Interior Minister Hossein Zolfaghari held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Undersecretary of Turkish Ministry of Interior Muhterem Ince to urge continued fight against terrorism and organized crime in the region.

All Turkish political parties seek close ties with Iran: diplomat

TEHRAN - Turkish ambassador to Tehran Riza Hakan Tekin has said that all the political parties in Turkey are aware of the importance of relationship with Iran and seek to expand it.

By Kamran Ghaderi Azar

We are not PKK’s political wing: Selahattin Demirtas

TEHRAN - Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas says that the Kurdish-focused People's Democratic Party (HDP) has no relations of any kind with the PKK.

Iran’s Mehdizadeh takes gold at Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN – Amir Mehdizadeh from Iran claimed a gold medal at the fifth stage of Karate 1-Premier League on Sunday.

Iranians top list of tourist arrivals in Turkey

TEHRAN – Iranians made up the highest number of travelers to Turkey during the first five months of the year.

We must learn from mistakes: Ashkan Dejagah

TEHRAN – Iran national football team captain Ashkan Dejagah says they must learn from mistakes after losing to Turkey 2-1 in a friendly match at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium in Istanbul.

Football: Turkey beat Iran in friendly

TEHRAN – Turkey national football team defeated Iran 2-1 in a friendly match thanks to Cenk Tosun brace Monday night.

Turkey to protect firms against U.S. Iran sanctions

TEHRAN – Ankara will take steps to protect Turkish companies which may suffer as a result of new U.S. sanctions against Iran, Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said on Friday.

Turkey sees no reason for U.S. exit from Iran deal

TEHRAN – Turkey doesn’t see any reason why the U.S. has withdrawn from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), since Iran was standing by its commitments in the agreement, the ambassador of Turkey to Iran has said.

Iran, Russia, Turkey meet to revive Astana talks after U.S. raid on Syria

MOSCOW – The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Moscow on Saturday to revive talks between the Syrian government and opposition groups.

By Dogu Perinçek

We are with Syria against imperialist attacks

We are with the Syrian Arab Republic, the Syrian Army, and the Syrian Nation; our brothers and neighbors. Our hearts beat with theirs. We support their heroic resistance against USA’s imperialism from Turkey.

Kalhor, Erzincan to perform in Turkey

TEHRAN – The music duo Erdal Erzincan and Kayhan Kalhor will be in Istanbul this week to perform three concerts in the Turkish city.

Iran, Turkey vow to boost fight against illicit drugs

TEHRAN – Iranian anti-narcotics police chief Mohammad Massoud Zahedian and his Turkish counterpart Ibrahim Hakki Seydioglullari have agreed to promote cooperation in the campaign against illicit drugs.

Iran-Turkey hold border committee meeting in Ankara

TEHRAN – The 27th meeting of Iran-Turkey High Border Commission was held on Tuesday in Ankara after a six-year hiatus, Mehr reported.

By Payman Yazdani

Pompeo, Bolton to present challenge to Iran's foreign policy: Entessar

TEHRAN - Professor Entessar is of this opinion that the Pompeo-Bolton team will present the most significant challenge to Iran's foreign policy in more than 30 years.

Presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey: Astana talks only effective international initiative on Syria

Rouhani says there’s no military, foreign-imposed solution to Syria crisis

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday highlighted the importance of the Astana talks in resolving the long-running conflict in Syria, saying there’s no military, foreign imposed solution for the crisis.

Ambassador: Regional issues can be resolved through dialogue

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei has hailed the trilateral cooperation of Iran, Russia and Turkey on Syria, saying the regional problems and crises can be resolved through dialogue and regional cooperation.

Iran tops list of tourist arrivals in Turkey

TEHRAN – Iran tops list of international tourist arrivals in Turkey in the first two mounts of the year.

Iran, Russia, Turkey hold Syria talks in Astana

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Astana, the Kazak capital, on Friday to discuss the dire humanitarian situation in Syria as well as successes and difficulties in the process of de-escalation.

Celal Inal: build strong relations between Iranian and Turkish writers 

TEHRAN – Celal Inal, the Turkish author of acclaimed works such as “Golden Times” and “For Modern Times”, has called for building strong relations between Iranian and Turkish writers.

Turkish plane crashes in southwestern Iran

TEHRAN-- A Turkish aircraft with 11 passengers aboard heading from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul, Turkey, crashed around the city of Shahr-e Kord, southwestern Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province .

Baku to host meeting among Iranian, Azeri, Turkish, Georgian FMs

TEHRAN – Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has said that a four-sided meeting of Azerbaijani, Iranian, Turkish and Georgian foreign ministers is to be held in Baku on March 15.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to hold Syria meeting in Astana

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey are set to meet in Kazakhstan next week as the three countries attempt to move forward with a plan to end nearly seven years of war in Syria.