Turkey

Quake measuring 5.6 rocks Turkey-Syria border

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the border region between Turkey and Syria on Wednesday.

Tehran, Ankara discuss diplomatic trends by phone

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have held a telephone conversation, exchanging views on the latest diplomatic developments and regional trends.

Iran, Turkey have high potential to rise annual trade to $30b

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) –Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Turkey have enjoyed high potentials and capabilities to boost their annual trade turnover to $30 billion, the chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture said.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss regional developments in call

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan spoke by phone on Friday to discuss the latest regional developments.

Turkey demands full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Turkey's UN envoy called Wednesday for Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza and the start of the second phase of the ceasefire, condemning the grave breaches of international law.

Iran FM briefs Turkey on ceasefire developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi updated his Turkish counterpart on the latest ceasefire developments and diplomatic efforts to end the regional war during a phone call on Sunday.

Turkish FM holds talks with Iranian, Pakistani counterparts

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts on Saturday, Turkish media said, with discussions believed to center on Pakistan's mediation role between Tehran and Washington.

Americans do not know Iranian nation: Turkish envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Turkish ambassador to Iran said in a meeting with the governor of Tehran that Americans have not known the Iranian nation over the past decades.

Senior Iran, Turkey diplomats discuss West Asia developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Senior diplomats from Iran and the Republic of Turkey have conferred on the latest developments in the West Asia region.

Iran urges UN to react to US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh called for an effective and decisive UN reaction to the continued blatant violations of international law resulting from US and Israeli aggression against Iran.

4 dead after Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – A student shot at least four people dead including fellow pupils and wounded at least 20 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey on Wednesday, the local governor said.

Turkish solidarity aid convoy enters Iran via border gate

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – A Turkish solidarity humanitarian aid convoy, consisting of 80 Turkish cultural and media activists, entered the country through the Maku border.

Pezeshkian, Erdogan discuss ceasefire, Israeli violations

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Turkish President Erdogan that Iran’s responsible acceptance of the ceasefire aims to maintain regional stability.

Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Three people have been killed and two police officers injured in a gunfire incident ⁠near the building housing the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul, according to Turkey’s media reports.

Iran to meet Nigeria, Costa Rica in Turkey

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iran's national football team will play two friendly matches on March 27 and 31 in Turkey.

Iran condemns Turkish driver death in Iran following attack

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denounced the death of a Turkish driver in Iran following the US-Israeli aggression against the country. 

Iran rejects claims of missile fired towards Turkey

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters rejected the claims of firing any missile by the armed forces of the country towards the neighboring Turkey. 

Araghchi to Fidan:

No projectile fired from Iran towards Turkey

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – In a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that the missiles directed toward Turkish airspace "did not originate from Iran." 

Iran, Turkey presidents discuss war developments on phone

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation late on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and the recent developments in the region. 

Iran rejects reports it has fired missile towards Turkey

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces on Thursday strongly rejected some reports of firing a missile from the country to neighboring Turkey, emphasizing Iran respects the national sovereignty of Turkey.

Turkey condoles martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan offered condolences over the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Turkey congratulates Iran on anniversary of 1979 revolution

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated the victory anniversary of Islamic Revolution to the government and noble people of Iran.

Iran not seeking to build nuclear bomb: Turkish FM

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Iran doesn't have atomic bombs and there is also no data that it wants to build them.

Araghchi briefs counterparts on nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, discussed the latest developments of indirect Iran–US negotiations in Muscat during phone calls with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

8 Islamic countries slam Israel’s new annexation plans in WB

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Eight Islamic states slammed Israel's illegal actions aimed at imposing illegitimate Israeli sovereignty, entrenching colonialism, and creating a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank.

Turkey arrests 2 over alleged Israeli spy activities

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Turkish authorities have detained two individuals in Istanbul on suspicion of spying for Israel's spying agency, Mossad, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said on Friday.

Iran, US reportedly to resume nuclear talks in Turkey

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran and the United States are reportedly set to hold a high-level nuclear meeting in Istanbul this Friday, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Iran Air resumes Tehran-Istanbul flights after 2-month hiatus

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Flagship carrier of Iran, Iran Air, announced the resumption of its round-trip flights between Tehran and Istanbul as of Tuesday, following a suspension that lasted for nearly two months.

Midfielder Ali Karimi returns to Sepahan from Turkey's league

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Sepahan football club have officially announced the return of former midfielder Ali Karimi.