Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates Nowruz to Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated the Persian New Year (Nowruz) to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.

Turkey court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial on corruption

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – A Turkish court jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Sunday pending trial, state media and other broadcasters said, in a decision likely to fuel the country's biggest protests in more than a decade.

Istanbul court to rule on mayor's arrest after mass protests

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – A Turkish court was set to rule on Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's detention on Sunday, after vast crowds rallying in support of him clashed with riot police.

Turkey’s Erdogan marks Nowruz celebrations with unity message

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday marked the Nowruz celebrations with a message emphasizing renewal, abundance, and cultural heritage.

Violent clashes erupted across several cities in Turkey

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Violent clashes erupted across several cities in Turkey between opposition supporters and state security forces for a second day, as demonstrators demand the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Protests in Turkey enter Day 3 over Istanbul mayor's arrest

Turkey braced for a third day of protests on Friday, as anger spread across the country over the arrest of Istanbul's popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft and terror probe.

5-day protest ban imposed in Turkey's Izmir

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Izmir Governorate has announced a ban on protests and demonstrations in the city from March 21 to March 25.

Thousands protest against arrest of Istanbul mayor

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday following the arrest of the city's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The opposition figure is seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Erdogan reelected leader of Turkey’s ruling party

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been reelected as the leader of the ruling Justice and Development Party.

Turkey’s Erdogan may visit Syria before Ramadan

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may visit Syria before the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Erdogan:

Israel must end its occupation of Palestinian lands

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said that Israel must end its occupation of Palestinian lands and compensate for the damage it has caused.

Erdogan:

No power can remove Palestinians from their eternal homeland

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that no power can remove Palestinians from their “eternal” homeland, as Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and East al-Quds belong to Palestinians.

Erdogan, Macron discuss Syria situation

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a Friday night phone call discussed the situation in Syria.

Syria’s al-Jolani meets Turkey’s Erdogan in Ankara

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Syrian new ruler Abu Muhammad Al Jolani met and held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Tuesday.

Syria's al-Jolani to hold talks with Erdogan in Ankara

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Syria’s new ruler Abu Muhammad al-Jolani also known as Ahmad Sharaa and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan are set to meet in Ankara on Tuesday to discuss a potential defense agreement, media reported on Tuesday.

Syria’s new ruler Al Jolani arrives in Riyadh for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Syrian new ruler Abu Muhammad Al Jolani also known as Ahmad Al-Sharaa arrived in Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh on Sunday.

Pezeshkian extends condolences to Erdogan over deadly fire

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his condolences to his Turkish counterpart over a fire incident that has claimed dozens of lives and injured many more.

Erdogan:

Israel ‘must not be allowed to violate the ceasefire’

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) –Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged the international community to uphold its obligations to the people in Gaza.

Turkey's Erdogan suggests running for another term

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made it clear that he may consider running for president in the next election.

Erdogan to visit Syria at the head of a large delegation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Syria at the head of a large delegation, a Turkish newspaper reported.

Turkish president:

Israel to be forced to withdraw from Syrian territory

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the Israeli regime will be forced to withdraw from the occupied Syrian territories.

Turkish president to visit Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Damascus, a senior Turkish diplomat has said.

Erdogan urges West to stop Israel in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Western countries, primarily the United States, need to put an end to what Israel is doing in Syria before it’s too late, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

Turkish president to visit Syria in next two weeks

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – According to a report by local Turkish media, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to visit Syria in the next two weeks.

Pezeshkian to Erdogan:

Syria’s territorial integrity must be preserved

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for maintaining Syria's territorial integrity amid the ongoing developments in the Arab country after the government of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fell.

Erdogan calls for eliminating all terrorist groups in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – All terrorist groups operating in Syria must be eliminated, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a phone call with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

Erdogan calls for comprehensive reform of United Nations

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, emphasizing that the future of nearly 200 countries cannot remain in the hands of the five permanent members of the UNSC.

Turkish president vows unwavering support for Palestine

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Turkey will continue supporting the Palestinian people until the conflict in Gaza comes to an end, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged.

Turkish president:

ICC arrest warrants key to restoring trust in intl. system

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) –The Turkish president welcomed the recent ICC arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former war chief, emphasizing that enforcing the decision would be in restoring confidence in the international system.