A manufactured crisis Azerbaijan must avoid

TEHRAN — After Amir Abdollahian’s phone call with his Azeri counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov, Iranian social media exploded with an astounding piece of news. The Republic of Azerbaijan blocked the Azeri Sahar TV website, as well as religious websites close to Iran.

Iranian, Azerbaijani FMs hold phone talks

TEHRAN – Iranian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers held the second phone conversation in less than a month amid border tensions between Tehran and Baku that resulted in a media war of words and extensive diplomatic contacts.

Tehran says won’t tolerate presence of Zionist forces near borders

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday morning, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have followed a correct logic so far.

Iran FM underscores importance of Tehran-Baku ties

Amir Abdollahian says he will travel to Baku and Yerevan at proper time

TEHRAN - Stressing that what are highlighted in the media should not affect the atmosphere of Tehran-Baku relations, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said "as the Armenian Foreign Minister visited Tehran, there is a possibility that the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan will also pay a visit to Tehran."

Consequences of trust to U.S. in words of Leader

TEHRAN — In a speech delivered on Sunday morning, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution discussed the AUKUS pact, Iran-Azerbaijan disagreements, and the scandalous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Beneficiaries of disturbing a brotherhood; or How FDD makes way for rupture?

TEHRAN — As the two brotherly nations of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan face disagreements, some countries and hawkish think tanks tried to meddle in the affairs of the two sides for their own good.

Ambassador protests provocative act against Iranian embassy in Baku

TEHRAN — Iranian Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan Abbas Mousavi on Friday strongly slammed provocative acts by some people against the Iranian Embassy in Baku on Thursday night.

Israeli dreams in the region won’t be realized, says Iranian envoy to Baku

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan has tweeted that the “dreams of the Zionist regime” in the South Caucus region “will never be interpreted”

Iranian Film Days feature war dramas for Azerbaijanis

TEHRAN – The Iranian Cultural Center in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku is organizing the Iranian Film Days by streaming a number of war dramas on YouTube.

Baku blocks land route to Armenia

TEHRAN — Iran’s customs spokesman said on Friday that a part of the land route from Iran to Armenia was blocked by the forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Iranians win two silvers at IBSA Judo Grand Prix

TEHRAN – Mohammedezra Kheirollahzadeh and Vahid Nouri claimed two silver medals at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo Grand Prix in Azerbaijani capital Baku on Wednesday.

Iran denies presence of trucks at Karabakh

TEHRAN - The embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku has denied reports claiming the movement of Iranian trucks carrying goods in Karabakh.

Czech globetrotters visit South Khorasan province

TEHRAN – A group of globetrotters from the Czech Republic arrived on Friday in Ayask, an ancient town in Sarayan county, eastern South Khorasan province.

Iran attaches high priority to expand economic ties with Azerbaijan: envoy

TEHRAN- Iran’s newly-appointed Ambassador to Azerbaijan Republic Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that boosting economic relations between Tehran and Baku is a high priority for Iran, IRNA reported.

Iran's Keikha reaches pommel horse exercises final

TEHRAN – Saeedreza Keikha from Iran qualified for the final of the pommel horse exercises at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup - AGF Trophy 2020 on Friday.

Tehran conference seeks to boost Iran-Azerbaijan tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan held a professional conference in Tehran on Saturday, during which high-level tourism officials, hoteliers, airline directors, and chief tour operators explored avenues to broaden tourism ties between the two neighbors.

Azerbaijani airline to launch Mashhad-Baku flights

TEHRAN – An Azerbaijani airline is slated to launch flights from the capital city of Baku to the Iranian city of Mashhad on Monday.

Tehran, Baku to deepen defense, security cooperation

TEHRAN - Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, and visiting Azeri Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev on Wednesday vowed to do their best to deepen Tehran-Baku relations, especially in defense and security fields. 

Baku biennial displays works by Iranian artist Hamid Aminifar

TEHRAN – A collection of calligraphic paintings by Iranian artist Hamid Aminifar is on display during the 6th International Biennial of Contemporary Art Aluminum in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, Turkish daily Yeniçag has announced.

Iranian, Azerbaijani cultural officials meet in Baku

TEHRAN – The director of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), Abuzar Ebrahimi-Torkaman, and the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, Abulfas Garayev, met in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku on Thursday.

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Iran’s Rouhani, Algeria’s Bensalah vow to deepen all-out bilateral cooperation

ALGERIA - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held a meeting, on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan, with Algeria’s Head of State Abdelkader Bensalah, during which both officials stressed on the need to further deepen mutual cooperation.

NAM capable of neutralizing US sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has censured the United States for dominating the international monetary system and misusing dollar, saying the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is capable of countering Washington's illegitimate actions and making its sanctions ineffective.

Tehran ready to boost ties with Baku in Caspian Sea

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is ready to boost its relations with the neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea region, noting that the two courtiers’ ties currently stand at a satisfactory level.

Zarif says Washington seriously threatens multilateralism

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that Washington is seriously threatening multilateralism.

Rouhani says Tehran-Baku ties are growing

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that Tehran and Baku have “friendly, brotherly and growing” ties.

Iran joins UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Baku

TEHRAN – A delegation from Iran arrived in the Azerbaijani capital Baku late on Monday to attend the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.

UNESCO is to assess Iran’s Hyrcanian Forest for World Heritage

TEHRAN – On June 30, the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, to assess 36 nominees, including Iran’s Hyrcanian Forest, for possible inscription on the World Heritage list.

General Baqeri to visit Baku on Wednesday

TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, chief of the Iranian Joint Staff of Armed Forces, is scheduled to visit Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on Wednesday.