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.

PKK member leading terror attacks in Iran killed, says Turkey

TEHRAN – The Turkish National Intelligence Agency (MIT) has announced the killing of the leader of the Iran branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorist group in a targeted operation in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.

Iran, Turkey to increase collaboration in cultural affairs

TEHRAN- The chief of the Iranian Islamic Culture and Relations Organization has characterized 2025 as a pivotal year for cultural interactions between Iran and Turkey.

Kerman shortlisted as candidate for D-8 tourism capital

TEHRAN - The city of Kerman, representing Iran, has been shortlisted as a candidate for the title of the tourism capital of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, a group of eight developing Islamic countries.

Iran, Turkey envoys meet in Baghdad to address regional issues

TEHRAN- The ambassadors of Iran and Turkey convened in Baghdad to discuss various bilateral and regional matters, notably the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to Israeli actions against Palestinians. 

Iran's envoy meets Turkish VP to discuss boosting bilateral ties

TEHRAN- A meeting took place between Iran’s ambassador to Ankara and Turkey’s vice president, highlighting the importance of enhancing relations and collaboration between the two nations.

Iran, Turkey officials hold friendship meeting in Istanbul 

TEHRAN- A meeting focused on the friendship and cooperation between Iran and Turkey took place in Istanbul, featuring a message from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who praised the enduring relationship between the two nations. 

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.

Iran ranks Türkiye’s fifth source of tourism

TEHRAN - In the first seven months of the current year, Iran emerged as the fifth-largest source of tourists for Türkiye, contributing significantly to the country’s booming tourism sector.

Iranian handicrafts make their mark on intl. markets

TEHRAN — Iranian handicrafts continue to gain recognition in global markets, with exports to countries around the world, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Turkey’s objectives in Caucasus will not compromise Iran’s interests: envoy

TEHRAN – Turkey’s ambassador to Iran, Hicabi Kirlangic, has stated that Turkey's strategic objectives in the Caucasus region do not aim to compromise interests of other nations.

Turkey seeks Iran’s involvement in Syria normalization efforts: envoy

TEHRAN– In an interview with Iranian media, Hicabi Kirlangic, the Turkish ambassador to Tehran, has emphasized the importance of Iran's involvement in Turkey's efforts to normalize relations with Syria. 

Iranian ambassador assesses welfare of inmates jailed in Turkey

TEHRAN – Iranian ambassador to Turkey Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh recently paid a visit to Sincan Prison in Ankara to assess the conditions and well-being of Iranian nationals incarcerated there.

Persian conquest of Lydia: remains of Achaemenid soldiers unearthed in western Türkiye

TEHRAN - Recent archaeological discoveries in the ancient Lydian city of Sardis, located in the western Manisa province of Türkiye, have unearthed human remains believed to be linked to a significant historical event: Persian conquest of Lydia.

RICHT inks cooperation agreement with Ataturk University

TEHRAN - Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkey’s Ataturk University in a bid to enhance scientific collaboration in the fields of cultural heritage and tourism.

By Professor Hossein Askari

It’s time to refer a case against the USA to the ICJ and ICC

The USA is complicit in Israel’s crimes and must be held accountable

On August 7, Türkiye (or Turkey) showed courage and stood up for humanity. It became the seventh country asking to join the case that South Africa brought against Israel for ‘genocide’ on December 29, 2023 at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest court. 

Gold coins, believed to be minted in ancient Persia, discovered in Turkey

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a pot of buried treasure filled with ancient gold coins, believed to be minted in the Persian Empire.

World reacts to assassination of Hamas chief

TEHRAN - Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been assassinated in Iran’s capital Tehran. His death has been strongly condemned in separate statements by the Palestinian Hamas group, the Lebanese Hezbollah, Yemen, Russia, Qatar, Malaysia and others.

Cyclists to traverse Iran-Türkiye route

TEHRAN – A group of skilled motorcyclists will embark on a rally tour from Iran to Türkiye, starting on Friday morning, July 26.

482 foreign travelers attend Muharram rituals in Yazd province

TEHRAN - A total of 482 foreign travelers attended Muharram's mourning rituals in their visits to Yazd province during the first ten days of the lunar month, which ended on the day of Ashura (July 16).

Zanjan’s Muharram rituals attract foreign nationals

TEHRAN - Zanjan province has welcomed tourists and photographers from nine countries to participate in the annual Tasu’a and Ashura mourning ceremonies, a significant religious event commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS).

Iran's ambassador holds talks with Turkish deputy minister of Justice

TEHRAN - The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkey engaged in discussions with the deputy minister of Justice of the Republic of Turkey to enhance bilateral judicial cooperation.

Visa waiver program lifts Iran’s tourism, expert says

TEHRAN - Hormatollah Rafiei, the director of the Association of Iranian Travel Agencies, stated that Iran’s new unilateral visa waiver strategy has significantly boosted the tourism sector.

Erdogan to invite Assad for talks to restore Turkey-Syria ties

Turkey will extend an invitation to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "any time" for possible talks to restore relations between the two neighbors, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.

Iran ready to help Turkey launch genetic bank

TEHRAN –Iran is ready to share its expertise and extensive experiences in genetics information bank with Turkey, and cooperate in establishing a genetics bank in the country, the head of the Department of Forensic Medicine has said.