Erdogan calls for closer cooperation with Iran to counter terrorism, Islamophobia

TEHRAN – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for closer cooperation with Iran in countering terrorism and Islamophobia, and Islamic unity.

Iran ready to ship radiopharmaceuticals to Turkey

TEHRAN- Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), said on Monday that Iran is willing to export radiopharmaceuticals to Turkey.

Foreign travelers in Yazd attend Muharram mourning rituals

TEHRAN – This year, like years before, some foreign travelers in Yazd attend Muharram mourning rituals, in which the locals commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions, slain in 680 CE at Karbala in modern-day Iraq.

Iranian nationals to obtain simplified e-visas to enter Russia

TEHRAN – Passport holders from Iran and some other countries will be offered electronic visas to enter the Russian Federation under President Vladimir Putin’s new orders.

Al-Hakim once again emphasizes a coalition of great powers in the region

Leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, Seyed Ammar al-Hakim, in a meeting with an Iranian media delegation, emphasized the importance of Iraq-Iran relations and ways to expand them in all fields.

Iranian military chief holds phone talks with Turkish defense minister

TEHRAN – General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, spoke over the phone with new Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler.

Raisi phones Erdogan to congratulate his reelection

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke over the phone with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on his re-election.

By Azar Mahdavan

Five factors that lead to Erdogan win

TEHRAN- Finally, after many twists and turns, the 2023 elections in Turkey ended with a victory for Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the unbeatable politician of Ankara, who will once again be hosted by the Bestepe palace for the next five years.

Counting underway in Turkey elections

TEHRAN- Polls have officially closed in Turkey’s elections as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces the biggest political challenge of his two-decade rule.

By Faramarz Kuhpayeh

A big step forward

Iran and Russia bring Ankara and Damascus together

TEHRAN – After years of tensions, the foreign ministers of Turkey and Syria sat at the same table to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions with help from Iran and Russia.

Iran, Russia, Syria, Turkey to hold meeting on Wednesday

TEHRAN – Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday that a quadrilateral meeting will be held between Iran, Russia, Syria, and Turkey in Moscow on May 10. 

Iran defense chief arrives in Moscow for quadrilateral meeting

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiyani arrived in the Russian capital to take part in a joint meeting with counterparts from Russia, Turkey, and Syria.

Defense chiefs of Iran, Russia, Turkey, Syria to meet in Moscow on Tuesday

TEHRAN – Turkish Defense Minister Halusi Akar announced that a joint meeting will be held between Iran, Syria, Russian, and Turkey in Moscow on Tuesday.

Raisi’s Iran calls for Muslim unity against Israel

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that Muslim nations must work more closely together to combat the atrocities and crimes committed by the Zionist regime.

Logical confrontation in the field of diplomacy

In a commentary, Farhikhtegan has pointed to the Sunday remarks of the Leader in his meeting with the senior military commanders.

Iraq, Turkey main tourism sources for Iran

TEHRAN – Iraqi and Turkish tourists made up most of the incoming tourists to Iran in 2021.

Iran, Russia, Turkey, Syria hold joint meeting in Moscow

TEHRAN – Diplomats from Iran, Syria, Turkey, and Russia held a joint meeting in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Syria.

Iran sends 16th batch of humanitarian aid to quake-ravaged Syria

TEHRAN- After the terrible earthquakes that struck northern Syria and its neighbor Turkey last month, Iran deployed its 16th flight, delivering humanitarian assistance to Syria.

Iranian FM inspects quake-stricken Adiyaman in Turkey

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Wednesday inspected the Turkish city of Adiyaman that suffered great damages from a massive earthquake that hit southeastern Turkey on February 6.

Iran issues serious warning against Israel’s presence in Caucasus

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian warned on Wednesday that Iran considers presence of the Zionist regime in the Caucasus region as a “serious threat to regional peace and security,” insisting that Israel must not be allowed to find a foothold in the region.

Iran FM visits Ankara, plans to tour quake-hit regions in Turkey

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian left Tehran for Ankara on Tuesday night for talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu and other senior officials in the country.

By Mehdi Zare, professor at Earthquake Prediction Center, IIEES

Where and when next major earthquakes may occur?

TEHRAN - The occurrence of earthquakes on February 6, 2023, Mw7.8 and Mw7.5 in southern Turkey and northern Syria, on the northwestern border of the Arabian plate and at the point of collision with the Anatolian block (Eurasian plate), and the occurrence of the earthquake on 12 November 2017 in Sarpole Zahab in the basement of Folded Zagros belt in Iran, Mw7.3 has raised the important question of where and when the next major earthquakes may occur on this border and around the Arabian Plate.

Turkish FM hails Iran for earthquake assistance

TEHRAN- The Iranian government and people have received praise from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu for their humanitarian assistance following a devastating earthquake that left a sizable number of people left, injured, and displaced.

Syrian PM praises Leader, Iranian government for quake aid

TEHRAN- The Syrian premier has extended his thanks to Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, as well as the Iranian government and people for their sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Syria and their humanitarian relief supplies.

Iran arrivals in Russia are on the rise

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian passengers visiting Russia is on the rise, a Russian tourism expert has said.