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Iran condoles Libya over death of army Cmdr. in plane crash

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran has offered condolences to Libya following the death of the Libyan army chief of staff in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey.

Libya mourns after army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Libya has declared three days of national mourning after the death of Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four top military officials in a plane crash near Ankara.

At least 5 people on board when plane crashed near Ankara

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Five people were on board the Falcon 50 aircraft, contact with which was lost after takeoff from Ankara airport, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.

US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey urge restraint in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy said after talks in the US city of Miami.

Iranian ambassador, Turkish deputy FM stress closer ties

Iran’s ambassador to Turkey has met with the country’s newly appointed deputy foreign minister in Ankara, with both sides underscoring the importance of close and longstanding ties between Tehran and Ankara.

Iran, Oman top diplomats hold meeting in Ashgabat

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iranian and Omani foreign ministers met on Friday to discuss expanding economic cooperation and review regional issues, as Abbas Araghchi conferred with Badr Albusaidi on the sidelines of his Turkmenistan visit.

Ankara concerned after Turkish ship struck in Ukrainian port

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Turkey expressed concern on Friday after a missile struck a Turkish-owned civilian ship at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port near Odesa, causing damage but no reported casualties, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.

Erdogan tells Putin Turkey can host Ukraine peace talks again

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday he is "closely" following peace talks to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, adding that Ankara can host the peace talks.

Iran, Pakistan agree on high-level Ashgabat dialogue

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke by phone on Tuesday.

Pakistan-Iran-Turkey freight train to resume activity soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Pakistan’s railways minister announced that the ECO freight train linking Islamabad, Tehran, and Istanbul will resume operations on December 31, emphasizing the country’s interest in expanding regional connectivity with Iran.

Third Russian tanker attacked in Black Sea, Turkey says

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Turkish authorities said Tuesday a third Russian vessel bound for Georgia with a shipment of sunflower oil had come under attack, days after two similar attacks.

Iran, Turkey determined to advance lasting regional peace

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran and Ankara, as two major regional powers, are committed to working closely together to promote sustainable peace, stability, and development across the region.

Turkish president Erdogan to visit Tehran: Iran FM Spox.

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has said that cooardination is underway to set a date for the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Tehran.

Pezeshkian, Fidan call for stronger regional cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan underscored the need for deeper cooperation among Islamic countries, warning that external powers exploit divisions to hinder regional stability.

Iranian, Turkish FMs urge action to end Israel crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers have called for immediate actions to halt Israeli regime’s crimes against the innocent Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

Erdogan:

Israel violates Gaza ceasefire with 'made-up' reasons

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Israel violates the Gaza ceasefire with "made-up" reasons, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.

Turkish FM to visit Tehran Sunday: FM spox

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei announced on Saturday the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Tehran on Sunday.

Pope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon on first overseas trip

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Pope Leo will make his debut overseas trip as leader of the Catholic church on Thursday, travelling on a six-day mission of peace and unity to Turkey and Lebanon.

Explosion at courthouse in Turkey leaves several injured

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – An explosion at a courthouse in the city of Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, has left four people injured, Türkiye's Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç said.

Erdogan, Putin discuss Ukraine conflict over phone

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have agreed to intensify contacts between the two countries’ diplomats on settling the Ukraine conflict.

Erdogan comments on Trump plan for Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated that the settlement plan for the conflict in Ukraine put forward by his US counterpart Donald Trump is being discussed.

Rasht summit gathers governors from 5 Caspian Sea states

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Governors from 12 provinces across five Caspian Sea littoral countries gathered in Rasht for a summit themed “Caspian: Bridge for Friendship and Regional Development.”

Iran condoles Turkey over military plane crash incident

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed condolences over the deaths of several Turkish citizens in a military plane crash, offering sympathy to the families of the victims.

Zanjan to host Iran-Turkey trade and investment exhibition

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Director General of Industry, Mine, and Trade of Zanjan Province announced that the Iran-Turkey International Trade and Investment Exhibition will be held in Zanjan Province later this year.

Fire kills six at Turkish perfume warehouse

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Five other people were injured, one of them seriously, and the owner of the warehouse was among three people arrested in the aftermath of the fire, officials said.

Iran’s men’s volleyball victorious over Turkey: Riyadh 2025

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s volleyball team came from a set down to beat Turkey 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-16) in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Saturday.

Turkey issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, 36 others

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued arrest warrants for 37 suspects, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges of committing genocide, the office announced Friday.