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2026-08-09 21:00
By Garsha Vazirian
The sealed watermelon of the Mecca Agreement
TEHRAN — Three leaders signed a promise inside Al-Safa Palace on Friday: an armed attack on Saudi Arabia, Turkey or Pakistan will be treated as an attack on all three. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared the clause to NATO’s Article 5. The full text stays sealed, unread outside the rooms where it was drafted. Persian has a phrase for exactly this situation: a watermelon still in its rind, “Hendevaneh-ye dar basteh.”
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2026-08-09 16:57
Moj Bafi, an ancient weaving tradition in heart of Zagros mountain range
TEHRAN - Deeply rooted in the traditional life of nomadic and rural communities in western Iran, Moj Bafi is a distinctive hand-weaving tradition that reflects the region’s pastoral economy, indigenous textile knowledge and artistic heritage.
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2026-08-07 20:53
By Garsha Vazirian
Yemen flips the battlefield on Saudi Arabia
Sanaa’s shifting military doctrine traps Riyadh as the kingdom seeks external shields
TEHRAN — The video clips from August 6 were unmistakable. Flames consumed a desert encampment. A row of armored vehicles sat reduced to twisted metal. The Yemeni Armed Forces struck first.
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2026-08-07 17:15
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign joint defense pact
TEHRAN - Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defense agreement, officially known as the Mecca Defense Pact, on Friday, deepening security cooperation.
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2026-08-02 15:39
ISC to foster ties with Malaysian, Turkish universities
TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has highlighted the need to expand scientific research, exchange knowledge, and establish long-term strategic partnerships with Malaysian and Turkish universities.
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2026-07-20 15:51
Iran, Turkey planning to launch joint innovation center
TEHRAN – Iran and Turkey are planning to establish a joint innovation center and define a sustainable business model, an official with the Ministry of Science has said.
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2026-07-07 21:33
By Garsha Vazirian
The transactional rot of NATO predators in Ankara and 'Euroslopulism'
TEHRAN — Far from a triumphant display of transatlantic resolve, the 36th NATO summit at Ankara's Be?tepe Presidential Compound lays bare an alliance in structural decay.
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2026-07-03 21:47
Iran, Turkey emphasize regional security cooperation
TEHRAN — Senior defense officials from Iran and Turkey have underscored the importance of strengthening regional security cooperation and expanding bilateral defense ties during a high-level telephone conversation that focused on the regional security landscape, the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, and the need for greater coordination among regional powers.
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2026-06-29 23:17
By Garsha Vazirian
Israel maliciously turns Armenian grief into diplomatic grenade masking Gaza atrocities
TEHRAN — On June 28, the Israeli cabinet executed a maneuver it had fiercely resisted for decades. In a unanimous vote, ministers approved Foreign Minister Gideon Saar’s proposal to formally recognize the mass killings of Ottoman Armenians during World War I as a “genocide.”
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2026-06-29 15:32
Tehran, Ankara discuss bolstering scientific ties
TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Turkish Minister of National Education, Yusuf Tekin, have explored ways to enhance scientific, research, and educational cooperation.
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2026-06-10 20:15
Iran consults Turkey and Saudi Arabia on regional security
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation following recent US military attacks on southern Iran, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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2026-05-23 15:37
IRCS gets third aid cargo from Turkey
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) received the third consignment of humanitarian aid dispatched by IHH Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation on Wednesday.
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2026-05-12 15:34
Turkish benefactors to help build schools in memory of Minab students
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish benefactors to kick off a school-building project in Minab in memory of the students martyred during a US missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh school.
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2026-05-09 21:29
Iran's top diplomat criticizes US ‘provocations’ in talks with Turkish, British counterparts
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with his Turkish and British counterparts on Friday to discuss recent regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts, and the fragile ceasefire following the US-led war against Iran.
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2026-05-05 17:25
Tehran, Ankara highlight utilizing global capacities to support civilians in wars
TEHRAN – Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, and Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas, have discussed ways to utilize regional and global capacities to support civilians, particularly women and children, during wars, especially the US-Israeli war against Iran.
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2026-04-25 20:40
IRCS receives Turkish consignment of humanitarian aid
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has received a consignment of humanitarian aid from Turkey, including medical supplies and serum.
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2026-04-17 18:33
Caravan of Support: Turks Stand with Iranians
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2026-04-11 00:39
Turkey condemns US-Israeli strikes on Iranian universities
TEHRAN – Turkey’s council of higher education and universities have denounced the terrorist attacks on Iran's sovereignty, and the bombardment of Iranian universities by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel.
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2026-04-11 00:15
Pezeshkian and Erdogan discuss US-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey discussed the escalating situation following military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, exploring potential pathways to achieve a definitive end to the war.
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2026-04-04 13:44
Iran and Turkey in discussions for pre-World Cup friendly
TEHRAN – Ahmad Donyamali, the Minister of Sports and Youth, has disclosed that the Football Federation of Iran is actively engaged in negotiations to arrange a preparatory friendly fixture against the national team of Turkey.
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2026-03-26 21:48
Araghchi discusses regional developments in talks with his counterparts from Brazil and Turkey
TEHRAN- The Brazilian foreign minister has condemned the U.S. and Israeli military aggression against Iran.
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2026-03-25 12:47
Iran volleyball to hold camp in Turkey
TEHRAN - Iran national volleyball team will likely hold their training camp in Turkey.
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2026-03-22 13:54
Iran to meet Nigeria, Costa Rica in Turkey
TEHRAN – Iran national football team will play two friendly matches on March 27 and 31 in Turkey, respectively.
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2026-02-25 15:02
Tehran, Ankara discuss ways to develop science diplomacy
TEHRAN – Iranian and Turkish officials have discussed avenues to expand academic cooperation within the framework of a joint program to promote science diplomacy.
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2026-02-18 23:20
Turkey reiterates concerns over consequences of a US war against Iran
TEHRAN -Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his concern that a new U.S. war against Iran would destabilize the region.
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2026-02-11 14:50
Iran’s gas exports to Turkey rise to over 8b cubic meters in 2025
TEHRAN – Iran’s natural gas exports to Turkey grew by about 16 percent in 2025, reaching more than 8.17 billion cubic meters, according to the latest data cited by Eurostat.
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2026-02-07 17:18
Northwest Iran popular destination for Turkish tourists, consul general says
TEHRAN - Turkey’s consul general in Iran’s northwestern city of Urmia has said that tourist attractions in West Azarbaijan province, including UNESCO-listed sites, are popular among Turkish visitors and called for a direct flight between Ankara and Urmia.
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2026-02-06 18:18
Trump cannot risk war with Iran, John Helmer says
Veteran journalist warns that a prolonged conflict would trigger inflation, casualties, and a political crisis in Washington
TEHRAN — As tensions persist between Iran and the United States amid intensified military signaling and renewed talk of negotiations, critical questions remain about Washington’s real strategy and the risk of a broader regional conflict. In this context, Tehran Times spoke with John Helmer, a veteran journalist and geopolitical analyst based in Moscow, to examine the shifting balance of power and the prospects for de-escalation.
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2026-02-06 17:02
Iran highlights on view at EMITT 2026
TEHRAN – Iran has taken part in the 29th edition of the EMITT 2026 International Tourism Exhibition, which opened on Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey.
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2026-02-04 23:03
By Staff Writer
US poised to return to the negotiating table it bombed in June
Iranians offer Trump another chance after regional countries step in
TEHRAN – Iranians have agreed to give diplomacy with the United States another chance after at least seven regional countries urged Tehran in calls with President Masoud Pezeshkian to set aside Washington’s long record of bad faith and pursue talks.