Iran becomes Türkiye’s second-largest source of tourism in November

TEHRAN - Iranian tourists have emerged as Türkiye’s second-largest group of visitors in November, contributing significantly to the country’s booming tourism sector.

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Turkey did not adhere to Doha agreement on Syria crisis

Tehran Times understands Fidan’s statement on deal with Iran, Russia on Syria crisis is inaccurate

TEHRAN – The Turkish Foreign Minister has claimed that Turkey successfully persuaded Iran and Russia not to intervene militarily during the Syrian rebels' offensive which led to the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad's government in the early hours of December 8.

A Libya or Sudan outcome possible in Syria without clear roadmap: analysis

TEHRAN - In a commentary published on Dec. 9, a Middle East security expert at Princeton University says once the Syrian opposition gets rid of their common enemy “and the process of shaping the future begins, their differences will surface, and it remains uncertain how reconcilable these differences will be.”

Turkey appoints diplomat for long-defunct Damascus embassy

Burhan Koroglu has been appointed as the interim charge d’affaires for the Turkish embassy in Damascus.

Erdogan appears to support HTS offensive 

Iran, Russia, and Turkey to meet on the Syria conflict in Qatar

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of the three guarantors of the Astana peace process will meet in Doha, Qatar, soon to discuss the resurgence of terrorism in Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Wednesday.

The future of Syria: Implications for global and regional powers

TEHRAN - As Donald Trump will take power in the White House on January 20, the strategic regions of the world are now being trapped in a situation known as "tactical wars". These conflicts do not seek a definitive victory but rather aim to create a state of instability and uncertainty in key areas vital to U.S. global interests.

Turkey received ‘clear message’ on Syria, foreign ministry spox says after FM’s Ankara visit

TEHRAN – In remarks made on Tuesday, Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the Islamic Republic's unwavering stance against terrorism in the region. 

Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, top destinations for Iranian nano-tech products

TEHRAN –Iranian nanotechnology companies export their products to 49 countries around the world, mainly to Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, and China.

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'Terrorism in Syria will affect neighbors'

In Ankara, Araghchi says he held ‘straightforward’ talks with Turkish counterpart on Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Ankara in the early hours of Monday after a short visit to Syria. The Arab country is currently battling a renewed wave of terrorism in its northwestern Aleppo province after about five years of relative calm. 

HTS terrorists and Turkish-backed allies reach Syria's Aleppo

Terrorists and their Turkish-backed allies reached Syria's second city of Aleppo on Friday, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Syrian government.

Iran participates in intl. tourism fair in Ankara

TEHRAN – The Embassy of Iran in Ankara promoted arrays of the country’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and diverse travel offerings at a recent international tourism fair in the Turkish capital.

Iran’s Kordestan, Turkey’s Van arrange fam tour

TEHRAN – A tourism official with Iran’s Korestan has announced plans for a joint familiarization (fam) tour between the western Iranian province and Turkey’s Van province.

20th Iran-Turkey Joint Consular Committee convenes in Ankara

TEHRAN – The 20th Joint Consular Committee meeting between Iran and Turkey took place in Ankara on Wednesday, with consular deputies from the foreign ministries of both countries in attendance.

Erdogan: Turkey severs all relations with Israel

Turkey has severed all ties with Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday.

Unchecked Israeli violence threatens pursuit of peace in Syria, Astana participants warn

TEHRAN – In a joint statement issued during the 22nd round of Astana talks on Syria held on Tuesday, Iran, Russia, and Turkey condemned Israel’s ongoing atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as well as its assaults on Lebanon and Syria. 

Syria in focus as Iran, Russia, Turkey diplomats convene for Astana Talks

TEHRAN – The senior adviser to the Iranian Foreign Minister engaged in discussions with the special representatives from Russia and Turkey during the 22nd round of the Astana process meetings, focusing on the situation in Syria.

Pezeshkian congratulates Turkish counterpart on 101st anniversary of Republic Day

TEHRAN – The Iranian President extended congratulations to Turkish president and the citizens of Turkey on the 101st anniversary of the Republic's founding and Turkey's National Day through a formal message.

Attackers kill several people at Turkish state aviation site

Several people were killed and over a dozen others injured in an attack at the headquarters of an aviation company near the Turkish capital Ankara on Wednesday.

‘Perilous circumstances,’ Iran FM expresses alarm over regional expansion of conflicts

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, expressed alarm regarding the potential spillover of the ongoing Israeli conflict in Gaza and Lebanon into the broader West Asia region.

The day on which Imam Khomeini moved to France from Iraq

On 4 November 1964, the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini better known as Imam Khomeini was secretly taken to Ankara and then to Bursa, Turkey. Almost a year later on 5 September 1965, he moved to the holy Iraqi city of Najaf and stayed there until Saddam Hussein pressured him to leave the country on 6 October 1978. He was exiled again by the pressure of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Neauphle-le-Château, Paris.

Turkish border governors-general visit counterpart in northwest Iran

TEHRAN - In the context of the 7th Joint Cooperation Meeting between Turkey’s border provinces and Iran’s West Azarbaijan, the governors-general of Iğdır, Ağrı, Van, and Hakkari provinces have visited their Iranian counterpart to discuss ways to expand ties.

‘Good gas agreements made with Russia, Turkmenistan’

TEHRAN- The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has said that Iran has made good agreements with Turkmenistan and Russia, IRNA reported.

Turkey buries activist killed by Israel in West Bank

The American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was killed by Israeli gunfire in the West Bank a week ago, was buried in her family’s hometown in southwestern Turkey on Saturday.