Baku

2025-09-13 17:34

Iran to take part in five intl. tourism fairs

TEHRAN—Iran is to take part in five international tourism fairs in Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Spain, said Moslem Shojaei, the Tourism Ministry’s director-general for marketing and foreign tourism development.

2025-08-19 16:57

Azerbaijan Airlines to resume Tehran flights, launch new Tabriz route in September

TEHRAN – Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is set to expand its services to Iran by resuming flights to Tehran and launching a new route to Tabriz in September, aimed at improving connectivity between the two neighboring countries.

2025-05-06 22:38

Tehran-Baku relations enter promising new phase: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Iran, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral relations and the two countries’ shared cultural and regional interests.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) meet with Azerbaijan’s military delegation in a border region ahead of the joint drill, on November 24th, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran taps into neighboring markets to drive tourism growth

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2023-02-01 22:40

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