Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan calls for diplomacy to resolve Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) –Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for diplomacy to resolve Iran’s nuclear program entitled “JCPOA”, adding that structure of the United Nations must be reformed and corrected.

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Iran-Turkey talks play crucial role in solving regional issue

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that bilateral talks between Iran and Turkey play a very decisive role in resolving many regional issues.

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Iran, Turkey agree on expansion of fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey issued a joint statement on the expansion of bilateral ties and agreed to fight against PKK, PJAK, and all terrorist groups.

Iran-Turkey high level coop. council to be held today

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Co-chaired by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the 6th Meeting of the Turkey-Iran High Level Cooperation Council will be held via videoconference today.

Erdogan warns Greece as tensions rise in E Mediterranean

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Turkey’s President has issued a strong warning to Greece, emphasizing that his country would take 'what it deserves' in the Mediterranean, as well as the Aegean and Black seas

Turkey may suspend diplomatic ties with UAE: Erdogan

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country may suspend diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates over Abu Dhabi’s recent controversial agreement with the Israeli regime.

Iran determined to expand ties with Turkey in all fields

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Referring to two countries’ good relations in various fields, the Iranian President said that "The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to develop friendly and brotherly relations and cooperation with Turkey in all fields."

WAIA issues statement on reopening Hagia Sophia Mosque

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The Secretariat of World Assembly of Islamic Awakening (WAIA) issued a statement, calling the reopening of Hagia Sophia Mosque in Turkey after 86 years as a courageous step taken in return of Islamic heritage to Islamic World.

Muslim pray in Hagia Sophia for 1st time in 86 yrs.

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Muslim prayers have been held in iconic Hagia Sophia for the first time in 86 years after the reconversion of the Istanbul landmark into a mosque earlier this month.

Europe has learned no lessons from Srebrenica Genocide

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Despite all tragedy, tears, European politicians have learned no lessons from Srebrenica Genocide, says Turkish president.

Erdogan in Doha for official visit

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) –Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived Thursday afternoon in the Qatari capital, Doha on a day-long official visit.

Peace in Syria to be achieved: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that peace will be achieved in Syria.

Iran, Russia, Turkey issue joint statement on Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Turkey issued a joint statement, emphasizing their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to hold online talks on Syria peace process: spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said the three mediators of the Astana peace process – Russia, Turkey and Iran – will hold an online meeting on the ongoing situation in Syria.

Iran, Turkey stress need to reopen borders, resume trade

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan where both sides pointed to the need to resume bilateral trade.

Countries should adopt firm stance against US inhumane sanctions: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described the US sanctions against Iran as ‘inhumane’, calling on countries to take a firm stance towards US unilateralism.

Erdogan rejects Turkish Interior Minister’s resignation

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has refused Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu’s resignation that was handed after criticism regarding the abrupt announcement of two-day curfew which led to panic-buying and chaos in Turkey.

US offering Patriot missiles if S-400 not operated: Erdogan

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the United States has offered to sell Turkey its Patriot missile defense system if Ankara promises not to operate a rival Russian system, in what he called a significant softening in Washington’s position.

US envoy says all options on table to back Turkey in Idlib under NATO

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – America's special envoy for Syria told reporters in Brussels on Tuesday that the US may assist Turkey in Idlib within the framework of NATO.

Turkey proposes joint management of oil fields in eastern Syria to Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Suggesting that Russia and Turkey can manage the oil fields of eastern Syria, Deir ez-Zor, in place of the "terrorists", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he has proposed the joint management of oil fields in eastern Syria to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Pakistan appreciates Iran Leader’s condemnation of violence against Indian Muslims

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan appreciated the stance of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei on the condemnation of the violence against Indian Muslims.

Russia, Turkey reach deal on midnight ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The Russian and Turkish presidents say they have come to an agreement on an imminent ceasefire regime in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib.

Russia to create conditions so that nobody wants war against it: Putin

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country is not going to go to war with anyone but it is going to create conditions so that nobody wants to fight against it.

Erdogan to hold talks with Putin on Thursday

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in Moscow.

Rouhani hold phone talks with Turkish, Russian counterparts on Idlib issue

TEHRAN, Feb. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held phone conversations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the latest development in Syria’s Idlib.

Iran, Russia, Turkey working to agree on date for Syria summit

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Turkish, Russian and Iranian representatives are working on coordinating the date for a trilateral summit on the Syrian settlement process.