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2025-04-28 21:55
By Sahar Dadjoo
Between the East and West: Azerbaijan’s playbook for strategic pragmatism
TEHRAN - Azerbaijan's foreign policy is characterized by a strategic balance between major global powers and its regional neighbors. This approach allows Azerbaijan to keep its independence and use its geopolitical position as leverage.
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2025-04-28 21:50
Iran’s President calls Azerbaijan ‘second home’ as he urges deeper Tehran-Baku ties
TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Azerbaijani Television (AzTV), President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran articulated Iran's unwavering commitment to the principles of international law, particularly the respect for the rights and territorial integrity of all nations, calling it "the first and foremost principle of international law."
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2025-01-24 22:33
‘Negative actions’ threaten Tehran-Baku ties, senior Iranian diplomat warns Azeri envoy
TEHRAN – Mojtaba Damirchiloo, the Assistant Minister and Director General for Eurasia at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has expressed serious concerns regarding "negative actions" emanating from certain circles in Azerbaijan that could jeopardize the burgeoning relations between Tehran and Baku.
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2025-01-12 18:05
Passenger traffic at Bileh Savar border terminal increases by 38%
TEHRAN - Passenger traffic at the Bileh Savar border terminal has risen by 38% during the first nine months of this current Iranian year (started on March 20, 2024), according to Lotfollah Babai, the terminal’s director.
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2025-01-08 21:39
Iran security chief meets Aliyev in Baku
TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, met with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Wednesday.
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2024-11-25 22:17
Iran, Azerbaijan launch joint military drills in border region
TEHRAN – A joint military exercise, codenamed "Aras Joint Exercise," has commenced between Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force and the Azeri Armed Forces.
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2024-11-22 17:18
Iran ready to restore Azerbaijan’s historical sites, says tourism minister
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced Iran’s readiness to assist Azerbaijan in the restoration of its historical sites.
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2024-11-22 17:03
Iranian tourism minister meets Azerbaijan’s PM at COP29
TEHRAN - Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, met with Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov on the sidelines of COP29, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Baku from November 11 to 22.
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2024-11-19 22:24
By Shahrokh Saei
From the Caucasus to Latin America: World unites against Israel’s crimes
TEHRAN - Anti-war protesters seize every opportunity to express their deep resentment against Israel’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.
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2024-11-11 22:19
Protesters unite against Israeli genocide as UN climate confab begins in Baku
Protesters in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, have condemned Israeli crimes in Gaza as an annual United Nations climate conference kicks off there.
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2024-10-08 15:32
President Pezeshkian to attend COP29
TEHRAN –President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to participate in the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 29) which will take place from November 11 to 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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2023-12-05 21:23
Iranian Navy chief in Baku to strengthen military links
TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the commander of the Iranian Navy, has visited the Republic of Azerbaijan to discuss strategies to enhance military cooperation between the two countries.
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2023-09-17 18:22
Site extension: Iran, Azerbaijan share UNESCO label for Hyrcanian Forests
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Azerbaijan’s Hirkan Forest made it onto the United Nation’s list for Natural World Heritage as an extension to Iran’s previously designated Hyrcanian Forests.
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2023-09-08 18:31
Iran eyes new UNESCO labels as World Heritage committee is to vote in Riyadh
TEHRAN — Having 26 World Heritage labels, Iran has put forward its Persian Caravanserai and the Cultural Landscape of Masouleh as new candidates for inclusion in the prestigious cultural heritage list.
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2023-08-22 11:46
By Farrokh Hesabi
Female shooter Chehel Amirani expresses joy on winning 2024 Olympics spot
TEHRAN - Shermineh Chehel Amirani, Iranian female shooter, says that her continuous training and effort are the reasons for her success in qualifying for the 2024 Olympics.
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2023-08-18 15:40
Iranian shooters win two medals at 2023 ISSF World Championship
TEHRAN – Iranian shooters claimed a silver and a bronze medal at the 2023 ISSF World Championships underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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2023-07-21 17:56
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran taps into neighboring markets to drive tourism growth
TEHRAN - In a bid to boost its tourism industry, Iran has set its sights on attracting visitors mostly from neighboring countries.
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2023-07-09 21:53
Azeri FM calls ties with Iran very important
TEHRAN – Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has underlined the importance of relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan from Baku’s point of view.
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2023-07-07 22:22
Tehran lauds Syria for reclaiming rightful place in the region and Arab world
TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign minister has praised Syria for reclaiming its rightful place in regional and Arab organizations, highlighting how its interactions with other nations will help build stability and security in the region.
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2023-05-30 13:56
Matin Rezaei takes bronze at 2023 World Taekwondo Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s Matin Rezaei won a bronze medal in the first day of the Baku 2023 World Taekwondo Championships on Monday.
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2023-05-06 22:44
The need to end strategic patience towards Baku
In a commentary, Vatan-e-Emrooz discussed the ways to make sanctions less effective.
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2023-04-16 22:02
Manufacturing aircraft in country
The Iran newspaper addressed the issue of manufacturing a domestic passenger plane. It said: A joint committee comprising of the Vice-Chancellor of Science and Technology, ministries of industries, defense, transport, with the Civil Aviation Organization in charge, is going to manufacture a passenger plane.
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2023-04-02 22:46
Iran hands Azerbaijan a note of protest over media actions
TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Baku has handed the Azerbaijani foreign ministry a note of strong protest over “insulting media actions” by the Azerbaijani media.
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2023-02-01 22:40
By Soheila Zarfam
Baku should not take orders from Tel Aviv
TEHRAN – In its latest inconceivable move, Azerbaijan appealed to international organizations for a condemnation of an embassy attack that Iran says is not terrorist but Azerbaijan insists on calling it a terror attack.
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2022-11-10 13:07
Nouri, Kheirollahzadeh win gold and silver at 2022 IBSA Judo World Championships
TEHRAN – Vahid Nouri and Mohammadreza Kheirollahzadeh of Iran claimed a gold and a silver medal at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo World Championships.
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2022-11-09 16:40
Iranian judokas win two golds at 2022 IBSA Judo World Championships
TEHRAN – Meysam Banitaba and Vahid Jeddi claimed two gold medals on Day 1 of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Judo World Championships, underway in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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2022-11-02 21:46
Baku claims to have detained Iran-backed group
TEHRAN – Azerbaijan's State Security Service has claimed that it had detained an “illegal armed group” that consists of Azerbaijani citizens and is backed by Iran.
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2022-10-05 02:44
Iran, Azerbaijan welcome idea to hold joint drill
TEHRAN – Top military officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan on Monday welcomed the idea of a joint military exercise along common borders.
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2022-09-04 18:46
Iranians win four medals at Karate 1-Premier League
TEHRAN – Iranian athletes claimed two silver and two bronze medals in the 2022 Karate 1-Premier League on Sunday.
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2022-09-02 20:50
Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia to hold tripartite meeting in Baku
TEHRAN— According to media reports, officials from Tehran, Baku and Moscow will hold a tripartite meeting intended to assess ways to enhance economic ties between the three regional powerhouses.