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2026-05-23 21:00
Iranian Ashiq music tradition struggles for survival amid calls for greater support
ZANJAN - The centuries-old tradition of Ashiq music in northwestern Iran remains a vital expression of regional identity and oral history, but a number of performers and enthusiasts say stronger institutional support is needed to preserve the art form for future generations.
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2026-05-13 21:03
Iran, Azerbaijan discuss regional ties as Tehran drafts new rules for Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss the latest diplomatic situation, regional developments, and the state of bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
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2026-04-23 00:01
Tehran denies sabotage allegations in Azerbaijan, warns of Israeli 'false flag' ops
TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in Azerbaijan has strongly rejected accusations that Tehran is involved in sabotage activities on Azerbaijani soil, warning that such claims are part of an Israeli disinformation campaign aimed at driving a wedge between the two neighboring countries.
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2026-04-12 20:31
Iran receives intl. humanitarian aid from Iraq, China, Azerbaijan, and Dagestan
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has received the fourth humanitarian shipment from Iraq, and the third aid consignments from China and Azerbaijan.
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2026-04-04 02:38
Pezeshkian reaffirms Iran’s right to self-defense
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored Tehran’s firm determination to defend itself against ongoing military aggression during separate phone calls with the presidents of Azerbaijan and Finland.
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2026-02-11 17:05
Russia vows to develop ties with Armenia and Azerbaijan after Vance visit
Russia intends to further develop its relations with both Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited the two South Caucasus nations, Reuters reported.
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2026-02-08 17:43
Tehran, Baku consider reopening passenger border crossings
TEHRAN - Iran and Azerbaijan are considering reopening of passenger traffic across their shared border following talks between senior officials, Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Saturday.
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2026-02-06 20:25
Azerbaijan ‘will not allow any threat’ against Iran from its territory, Aliyev vows
TEHRAN — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has issued a security guarantee to the Islamic Republic, asserting that Baku will never permit its land to be used for hostile actions against its neighbor.
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2026-02-01 20:40
Egypt, Azerbaijan say ready to help ease tensions in region
TEHRAN - Presidents of Egypt and the Republic of Azerbaijan say they are prepared to contribute to de-escalation efforts in the region.
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2026-01-04 21:19
In diplomatic briefings, Iran emphasizes deeper ties with Azerbaijan and Georgia
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has underscored a dual focus on strengthening regional ties, emphasizing the importance of expanding comprehensive relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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2025-12-28 18:07
Tehran to host Nowruz summit with ministers, ambassadors from 18 countries
TEHRAN – Iran is set to host an international Nowruz summit with ministers from 18 countries in Tehran from March 27 to 29, 2026, a senior official from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Sunday.
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2025-12-13 16:47
Nowruz-observing countries meet in New Delhi on safeguarding shared heritage
TEHRAN – A number of cultural officials from countries where Nowruz is observed met in New Delhi on the sidelines of a UNESCO meeting to discuss coordination among member states of the UNESCO-registered festival.
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2025-12-10 21:29
By Yusif Sharifzade
Baku and Tehran draw a new road map of strategic partnership
BAKU – In the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus and the security architecture of the Caspian basin, two powerful states the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran play a decisive role.
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2025-12-10 21:17
Relations with Azerbaijan entering ‘bright new chapter’, says Iran FM
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran and Azerbaijan are poised to enter a “new and bright chapter” in relations, emphasizing that the long-standing ties between the two neighbors are anchored in shared history, culture, and strategic interests.
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2025-12-08 22:03
Tehran and Baku must guard partnership against external interference: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his visit to Baku came at a “highly timely” moment for reassessing relations between the two neighboring countries, stressing that Tehran and Baku should not allow external actors to disrupt or redirect their partnership.
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2025-12-07 21:53
Iran-Azerbaijan relations in focus as FM Araghchi travels to Baku
TEHRAN – The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran has left Tehran for Baku.
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2025-11-17 15:34
Tehran to host meeting of tourism ministers from Nowruz-observing nations
TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri announced at the 25th meeting of the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Strategic Council that the first meeting of tourism ministers from countries that celebrate Nowruz will be held in Tehran.
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2025-11-04 16:45
DOE attends Lebanon, Azerbaijan conferences on combating SDSs, climate change
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has participated in international conferences in Lebanon and Azerbaijan, expounding on activities to deal with sand and dust storms and climate change.
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2025-11-03 17:27
Ardabil aims to become hub for health and winter tourism, governor-general says
TEHRAN – Ardabil province, with its more than 1,800 historical monuments, unique natural attractions, and excellent geopolitical position, is on track to become Iran’s leading hub for health, winter, and nature-based tourism.
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2025-10-31 21:25
Efforts allegedly underway to reopen passenger border with Azerbaijan
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has provided an update on the latest diplomatic efforts to reopen the passenger border between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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2025-10-21 21:41
Tehran, Baku reaffirm commitment to regional stability and cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen political, economic, and cultural cooperation and to remove remaining obstacles to stronger bilateral relations.
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2025-10-19 18:09
Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says
TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.
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2025-10-18 16:07
DOE discusses environmental issues with Turkey, Azerbaijan
TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, in separate meetings with Emine Erdoğan, the first lady of Turkey, and Mukhtar Babayev, the Azerbaijani Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, explored avenues to promote cooperation in the environment sector.
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2025-09-13 21:39
Reported Zionist summit in Baku sparks criticism from Ayatollah Khamenei’s advisor
TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser on international affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has condemned the reported hosting of a Zionist rabbis’ summit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, describing it as a shocking and anti-Islamic step that undermines the dignity of Shiism worldwide.
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2025-09-13 17:34
Iran to take part in five intl. tourism fairs
TEHRAN—Iran is to take part in five international tourism fairs in Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Spain, said Moslem Shojaei, the Tourism Ministry’s director-general for marketing and foreign tourism development.
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2025-09-07 15:28
Iranian team wins regional West Asia championship at ICPC 2025
TEHRAN – The students of Sharif University of Technology are placed atop West Asian countries at the 49th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) 2025.