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Yesterday 21:58
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
The road to peace: Iran’s continued support for Armenia-Azerbaijan diplomacy
TEHRAN – The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh has been a source of tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan for decades.
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Yesterday 21:56
By Garsha Vazirian
Diplomatic dawn in the Caucasus: How Iran-Azerbaijan unity exposes Israel’s fraying playbook
TEHRAN – When Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Baku on Monday, his visit did more than yield seven signed cooperation agreements—it exposed the cracks in a decades-old foreign strategy to Balkanize the Caucasus.
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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 21:54
On the path to friendship
President Pezeshkian’s one-day visit to Baku results in seven cooperation agreements and commitment to strategic relationship program
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded a one-day visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, marking a significant step towards revitalizing and strengthening relations between the two neighboring nations.
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Yesterday 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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2025-04-26 22:28
Neighborly ties a priority for Iran administration, MP says ahead of Pezeshkian’s Baku visit
TEHRAN – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said on Saturday that the 14th administration has made regional diplomacy a priority, with a special focus on enhancing cooperation with neighbors.
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2025-04-16 22:03
Iran ready to help seal Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
TEHRAN – After decades of tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh, a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan seems imminent. Iran, a neighbor with friendly ties to both nations, has offered to facilitate the signing of the finalized treaty.
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2025-03-25 16:56
Iran opposes any military action to resolve disputes in South Caucasus
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday reiterated Tehran’s stance regarding unblocking connection routes in the South Caucasus, Armenpress reported.
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2025-03-14 22:25
Iran backs prospective peace deal between Armenia, Azerbaijan to end conflict
TEHRAN - Iran has voiced support for a potential peace agreement unveiled by Armenia and Azerbaijan, aimed at resolving a nearly 40-year territorial dispute.
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2025-02-03 20:26
Tehran opposed to border changes, Pezeshkian warns Azerbaijani official
TEHRAN – In a meeting with the Azerbaijani President’s foreign policy assistant Hikmet Hajiyev on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that preserving the sovereignty of regional nations remains a cornerstone of Iran’s foreign policy.
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2025-02-02 22:17
Advisor to Azerbaijan president meets Iranian officials in Tehran
TEHRAN – Hikmet Hajiyev, the foreign policy advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, held key discussions with senior Iranian officials during a visit to Tehran this week.
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2025-02-02 16:03
Azerbaijani presidential advisor visits historical palace complex in Tehran
TEHRAN - An advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, along with his delegation, visited the museums of the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran.
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2025-01-25 22:28
Azerbaijan summons Iranian diplomat over alleged media tensions
TEHRAN – The Azerbaijani news agency Trend reported that Ja’far Agha’i Merian, the Iranian chargé d'affaires, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan following a series of tensions regarding media coverage.
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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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2025-01-22 22:31
Three arrested in connection with assassination Supreme Court judges in Tehran
TEHRAN – Authorities in Iran have arrested three suspects in connection with the recent armed attack in Tehran, which claimed the lives of two judiciary judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh.
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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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2025-01-10 22:07
Iran security chief urges Armenian PM to solve problems locally during Yerevan visit
TEHRAN – During a visit to Yerevan, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that regional countries should resolve their issues independently, without relying on foreign powers.
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2024-12-24 18:41
By Afshin Majlesi
Jolfa: a journey through UNESCO heritage and nature’s splendor
JOLFA, East Azarbaijan – A photographer’s paradise, the Jolfa region, settled in the northwest corner of East Azarbaijan province, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, historical landmarks, and cultural heritage.
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2024-12-18 16:49
By Afshin Majlesi
Yalda Night: a celebration of light and togetherness
Once again, Yalda Night is approaching as a celebration of warmth, love, and togetherness cherished by all devotees of the Persian culture.
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2024-12-14 22:07
Azerbaijan embassy in Iran resumes consular services
TEHRAN - Azerbaijan's embassy in Tehran is set to fully restore its consular services as of Sunday, according to an earlier statement by the Azeri foreign ministry.
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2024-12-08 17:40
Zahhak Castle’s significance to be discussed in special conference
TEHRAN – An inaugural conference on the historical and cultural significance of Zahhak Castle, will be held on December 18 in Hashtrud of East Azarbaijan province, where the ancient fortress is situated in northwest Iran.
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2024-11-29 21:12
By Alice C. Hill and Priyanka Mahat
Was COP29 in Azerbaijan a failure?
COP29 traversed a rocky path from the moment UN officials selected petrostate Azerbaijan as the host nation. The conference ended in overtime on November 24 with only modest climate finance goals, failed to deliver on an expected announcement of a new commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and displayed unusually high tensions among nations, spurred in part by statements from the host, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, that oil and gas was a “gift from God.” The result was deep concern among climate policy activists for the future of climate diplomacy.
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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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2024-11-03 22:16
Iran, Azerbaijan team up for rescue exercise in Caspian Sea
TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy will host the Caspian Sea combined rescue and relief exercise, a demonstration of regional cooperation and shared commitment to maritime security.
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2024-09-11 21:52
Lavrov invites Iranian FM to Russia
TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has invited new Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced on Wednesday.
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2024-09-11 01:03
Russia affirms commitment to Iran’s sovereignty amid South Caucasus transit route dispute
TEHRAN – The secretary of the Russian Security Council has reassured his Iranian counterpart of Moscow’s commitment to Iran’s sovereignty as Baku looks to create a transit route near the Iran-Armenia border to connect mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan.
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2024-09-06 22:21
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Borderlines: Iran’s red line
What is Tehran's message to the various actors in the Caucasus and Central Asia?
TEHRAN – After 11 months of war and unrest in Gaza, a new conflict might be brewing in the region. Ilham Aliyev has doubled down on his efforts to establish a corridor in Armenia to connect Nakhchivan to mainland Azerbaijan even if it leads to another military confrontation between the two old rivals, as stated by the president himself.
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2024-08-25 19:23
Iran emphasizes ‘legitimate right’ to retaliate against Israel
TEHRAN– Iran's foreign minister has declared Tehran's intention to respond decisively to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran on July 31.
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2024-08-18 18:12
Boundaries proposed for Qiz Qalasi for bolstered protection
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has conducted a field survey across Qiz Qalasi with the aim of defining and proposing legal boundaries to preserve the ancient site, which is situated in northern Iran.
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2024-07-16 20:13
Azerbaijan reopens embassy in Tehran
TEHRAN – Azerbaijan has announced the reopening of its embassy in Iran following over a year of successful negotiations aimed at easing tensions between the two neighboring countries.