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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Azerbaijan Airlines to resume Tehran flights, launch new Tabriz route in September

TEHRAN – Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is set to expand its services to Iran by resuming flights to Tehran and launching a new route to Tabriz in September, aimed at improving connectivity between the two neighboring countries.

By Soheila Zarfam 

Pezeshkian seeks assurances in Armenia, will hit Belarus next

TEHRAN – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian began a two-nation tour on Monday, visiting Armenia first to discuss pressing regional issues, including a recent U.S.-brokered deal with Azerbaijan that analysts warn could lead to the presence of American forces near Iran’s northern borders and block the country’s access to central Asia. 

Understanding the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty: key points explained

TEHRAN – On Monday, the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministries released the full text of a peace treaty the two countries agreed upon in March 2025.

Armenia will make no major decision without consulting Iran: PM Pashinyan

TEHRAN – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has underlined the “special and distinguished” status of Yerevan’s ties with Tehran, calling the relationship “strategic” and pledging that all major decisions would be made in close consultation with Iran.

Pezeshkian’s aide warns of rising tensions as US eyes new foothold in Caucasus 

TEHRAN – Mehdi Sanaei, an advisor to the Iranian president and former envoy to Russia, has become the second Iranian official to raise concerns over Washington’s expanding footprint in the Caucasus, warning that the current situation could foreshadow heightened regional tensions in the future.

US is now taking charge of the infamous Zangezur project 

TEHRAN – U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack announced on Friday that the United States has suggested to take control of a proposed corridor that would connect mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan by encroaching on Armenia’s territory, disrupting the country’s historical borders with Iran, and denying Yerevan’s oversee of the route. 

Syria, Azerbaijan renew ties amid secret talks with Israel

Azerbaijan and Syria took steps toward restoring bilateral relations on 13 July, with both countries' leaders pledging enhanced cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, amid talks between Syrian and Israeli officials in the Azeri capital, according to Cradle.

Iran submits proposals at ECO forum for women’s empowerment

TEHRAN – The Vice-Presidency for Women and Family Affairs has made several proposals at the Economic Cooperation Organization’s first forum on women, held in Lachin city, Azerbaijan, for strengthening regional cooperation to empower women.

Pezeshkian condemns Israeli aggression, emphasizes Iranian sovereignty at ECO summit

TEHRAN- Addressing the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, President Masoud Pezeshkian vehemently denounced Israel's recent assault on Iran, adding that the nation's armed forces delivered a powerful and effective response. 

Did Azerbaijan help Israel’s war against Iran?

Baku rejects allegations, but reports show investigation is needed 

TEHRAN – Throughout the Iran-Israel war, and in the days following the cessation of hostilities, considerable attention has focused on the Republic of Azerbaijan and its potential role in the regime’s aggression against Iran.