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2025-04-08 22:02
Turkey and Israel mull deconfliction line in Syria
Turkey and Israel have held talks over the establishment of a deconfliction line in Syria to avoid any misunderstandings and prevent potential clashes between their militaries, two western officials have told Middle East Eye.
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2025-04-05 21:59
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Why is Washington seeking to break Turkey’s wings in Syria?
BEIRUT — The struggle between regional and international powers is raging in Syria. Ankara is among those powers seeking to strengthen its hegemony in Syria. This puts Turkey in a confrontation with Tel Aviv, which sees Turkish policy as a direct threat to its interests.
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2025-03-05 18:16
Turkey, UK discuss lifting Syria sanctions in diplomatic talks
Turkey and the UK discussed the unconditional removal of sanctions on Syria, particularly to restore financial flows, during diplomatic talks in Ankara on Monday, Turkish diplomatic sources said.
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2025-03-04 22:47
Iran summons Ankara’s ambassador over Turkish FM's ‘erroneous’ statements
TEHRAN — Iran summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Tehran on Monday following “baseless and provocative” remarks by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
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2025-03-03 22:27
Iran says Turkey’s 'unconstructive rhetoric' harmful to regional stability
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, addressed relations with Turkey, U.S. policy shifts, and the Israeli regime’s occupation of Palestinian territories during a press conference on Monday.
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2025-03-02 14:49
Gilan, Izmir sci-tech parks to boost ties
TEHRAN – Gilan science and technology park and Izmir technology park have explored ways to enhance cooperation.
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2025-03-01 21:38
By Soheila Zarfam
Small events won’t change big realities
Ankara creates unnecessary friction with Iran over Syria, mimicking past mistakes and ignoring own conduct
TEHRAN - Ankara appears to be riding a wave of euphoria following the unexpected fall of Bashar al-Assad's government last year. The country, sometimes prone to hasty and uncalculated foreign policy decisions when perceiving victory, is now targeting one of its most important neighbors – and regional rival –Tehran. In doing so, it is ignoring the blunders it has made in the past decade and sidelining the help Iran offered during times of desperation.
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2025-02-28 00:16
Abdullah Ocalan orders the PKK to dissolve
Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), called on the group he founded to lay down its arms and disband in a historic statement shared by pro-Kurdish politicians on Thursday.
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2025-02-24 16:37
Iran, Turkey reconnect by rail: a new era for tourism accessibility
TEHRAN - After a four-year hiatus, the long-anticipated Van-Tehran train service has resumed, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity between Turkey and Iran.
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2025-02-21 15:09
Tehran, Ankara hold joint health committee meeting
TEHRAN – The health ministries of Iran and Turkey held an online meeting for cooperation on Thursday with the presence of Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, the Iranian deputy health minister for international affairs, and Aziz Alper Biten, the Turkish health ministry’s director general for the European Union and Foreign Affairs.
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2025-02-18 15:45
Mazandaran, Istanbul sci-tech parks to beef up ties
TEHRAN –Mazandaran’s science and technology park, and Istanbul’s Biruni Teknopark, have discussed ways to broaden their technological and scientific interactions.
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2025-02-17 21:55
By Batool Subeiti
Trump's strategy and key players in new Syria
LONDON - U.S. policy under Trump significantly differed from Biden's and the broader deep state. The Obama administration gave Turkey the role of sponsoring “Sunni political Islam” to counter the Axis of Resistance, while Trump was firmer in opposing Turkey’s Middle East ambitions. Trump views Syria’s new rulers as terrorists and prefers a Syrian government backed by the Persian Gulf Arab states over Turkey.
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2025-02-16 16:42
40,000 people visit four-day tourism fair in Tehran
TEHRAN - The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition set a new attendance record, drawing nearly 40,000 visitors over its four-day run from February 11 to 14, an official with the tourism ministry announced on Sunday.
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2025/02/15
By Xavier Villar
The Turkish media's role in shaping perceptions of Iran’s regional strategy
MADRID – In recent days, several Turkish media outlets, including Türkiye Gazetesi, have spread unfounded accusations about an alleged Iranian plan to “destabilize” Syria.
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2025-02-08 18:30
55 smuggled artifacts returned from Türkiye unveiled at Urmia Museum
TEHRAN - A special exhibition showcasing 55 smuggled Iranian artifacts recently returned from Türkiye has been inaugurated at the Urmia Museum of Archaeology.
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2025-02-07 21:38
Iran showcases charm at EMITT 2025
TEHRAN – Iran participated in the Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT), which was held in Istanbul from February 5 to 7.
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2025-02-05 00:29
Turkey concerned about resumption of Israeli ‘genocide’
The Turkish foreign minister has expressed concern about potential actions that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet could take after Israeli captives are released from the Gaza Strip.
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2025-02-03 22:35
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Where is the situation in Syria heading?
BEIRUT – The upcoming meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump is of great interest to the Hebrew media, which considers it a strategic meeting due to the issues under discussion.
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2025-02-02 16:03
Iranian visits to Türkiye see 30.9 percent year-on-year rise
TEHRAN - The number of Iranian nationals visiting neighboring Turkey has soared by 30.9 percent in 2024 compared to a year earlier.
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2025-02-02 16:02
55 smuggled Iranian artifacts returned from Türkiye
TEHRAN – A collection of 55 Iranian artifacts has recently been returned home from Türkiye after months of being handed over to the country’s consulate in Erzurum.
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2025-01-29 18:09
Van-Tehran train service to start after months-long hiatus
TEHRAN - Train services between Van and Tehran will restart after a hiatus of several months.
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2025-01-21 22:46
Tehran extends condolences to Turkey after deadly hotel blaze
TEHRAN – In the wake of a catastrophic fire at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey, Iran has extended its heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and expressed deep sympathy to the Turkish people.
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2025-01-21 22:35
Exclusive:
Top Iranian security source denies alleged drone deal with PKK, says Turkish report fabricated
TEHRAN – An Iranian security source has denied claims circulating in Turkish media regarding a supposed secret meeting between Iranian officials and members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group, labeling the report as entirely fabricated.
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2025-01-12 17:53
Flights from Gorgan to Istanbul to begin next week
TEHRAN – Weekly flights between Iran’s Gorgan and Istanbul are set to commence on January 21, the director-general of Golestan province’s airports said on Sunday.
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2025/01/08
By Mohammad Khatibi
Turkey's foreign policy: anti-Israel posturing, Western alignment, and neo-Ottoman ambitions
TEHRAN – Following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad government in Damascus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's supporters and fervent loyalists have been boasting about a major victory for Turkey.
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2024-12-30 22:53
By Dr. Amir Azizi
Recent Syria developments and its implications for the Belt and Road Initiative
TEHRAN – On December 8, the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allied armed opposition groups took control of Syria, including Damascus, the country's capital. Various political delegations have met with Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the current de facto leader of the country, giving him some sort of political legitimacy.
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2024-12-30 15:15
Tehran to enhance relations with Ankara, Dushanbe in education sector
TEHRAN –Holding separate sessions with ambassadors of Turkey and Tajikistan to Tehran on Sunday, Education Minister Alireza Kazemi explored avenues to expand educational cooperation between Iran and the two other countries.
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2024-12-25 22:30
Prof. Hunter talks to Tehran Times
It’s hard to predict HTS would embrace inclusive government in Syria: scholar
TEHRAN - An independent scholar believes it is hard to anticipate whether the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) would establish a government with the involvement of Syria’s diverse ethnic and religious groups.
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2024-12-25 22:19
By Xavier Villar
TRT Persian launch: Turkey's soft power amidst regional rivalry
MADRID – Less than three months after Mohammad Zahid Sabaji, president of Turkey’s State Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), announced the creation of a Persian-language channel, the broadcaster has commenced its operations from Turkish territory.
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2024-12-23 22:12
By Shahrokh Saei
From fatigues to fashion: Al-Sharaa's suit and tie cannot hide rebels’ true nature
TEHRAN - Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been dancing to the tune of his foreign backers, notably Turkey and the United States, since his armed men ousted the Syrian government earlier this month.