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2026-08-21 17:39

Iranian, Turkish officials discuss ways to diversify tourism flows

TEHRAN – Officials from Iran and Turkey has recently discussed broaden tourism cooperation by moving beyond a focus on a handful of well-known destinations and promoting the diverse attractions of their provinces to each other’s markets.

2026-08-18 20:43

Despite al-Jolani’s appeasement, Israel strikes Syrian airfield, warning Ankara

TEHRAN — Israeli jets pounded the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in eastern Idlib early Tuesday. Eight consecutive strikes cratered the runway and obliterated storage facilities.

2026-08-18 15:46

Iran wins medal, honorable mentions at Intl. Geography Olympiad

TEHRAN – Iranian students succeeded to win a bronze medal and three honorable mentions at the 22nd International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) held from August 11 to 17 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Imagine the president of the United States hiding in a little food truck to escape a threat

2026-08-14 19:01

By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi

A food truck, a failed war, and the humiliation of a superpower

TEHRAN - Never has a president subjected the United States to such global humiliation. It is a bitter pill to swallow for a nation accustomed to projecting strength, but the facts on the ground paint a picture of a strategic disaster of historic proportions.

2026-08-09 21:00

By Garsha Vazirian

The sealed watermelon of the Mecca Agreement

TEHRAN — Three leaders signed a promise inside Al-Safa Palace on Friday: an armed attack on Saudi Arabia, Turkey or Pakistan will be treated as an attack on all three. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared the clause to NATO’s Article 5. The full text stays sealed, unread outside the rooms where it was drafted. Persian has a phrase for exactly this situation: a watermelon still in its rind, “Hendevaneh-ye dar basteh.”

2026-08-09 16:57

Moj Bafi, an ancient weaving tradition in heart of Zagros mountain range

TEHRAN - Deeply rooted in the traditional life of nomadic and rural communities in western Iran, Moj Bafi is a distinctive hand-weaving tradition that reflects the region’s pastoral economy, indigenous textile knowledge and artistic heritage.

2026-08-07 20:53

By Garsha Vazirian

Yemen flips the battlefield on Saudi Arabia

Sanaa’s shifting military doctrine traps Riyadh as the kingdom seeks external shields

TEHRAN — The video clips from August 6 were unmistakable. Flames consumed a desert encampment. A row of armored vehicles sat reduced to twisted metal. The Yemeni Armed Forces struck first.

Saudi Arabi, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign "Mecca Defense Agreement"

2026-08-07 17:15

Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign ⁠joint defense pact

TEHRAN - Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a ⁠joint defense agreement, officially known as the Mecca Defense Pact, on Friday, deepening ‌security cooperation.

2026-08-02 15:39

ISC to foster ties with Malaysian, Turkish universities

TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has highlighted the need to expand scientific research, exchange knowledge, and establish long-term strategic partnerships with Malaysian and Turkish universities.

Iran-Turkey joint innovation center to be launched

2026-07-20 15:51

Iran, Turkey planning to launch joint innovation center

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkey are planning to establish a joint innovation center and define a sustainable business model, an official with the Ministry of Science has said.

2026-07-07 21:33

By Garsha Vazirian

The transactional rot of NATO predators in Ankara and 'Euroslopulism'

TEHRAN — Far from a triumphant display of transatlantic resolve, the 36th NATO summit at Ankara's Be?tepe Presidential Compound lays bare an alliance in structural decay.

2026-07-03 21:47

Iran, Turkey emphasize regional security cooperation

TEHRAN — Senior defense officials from Iran and Turkey have underscored the importance of strengthening regional security cooperation and expanding bilateral defense ties during a high-level telephone conversation that focused on the regional security landscape, the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, and the need for greater coordination among regional powers.

Demonstrators demanding recognition of the Armenian genocide in Israel

2026-06-29 23:17

By Garsha Vazirian

Israel maliciously turns Armenian grief into diplomatic grenade masking Gaza atrocities

TEHRAN — On June 28, the Israeli cabinet executed a maneuver it had fiercely resisted for decades. In a unanimous vote, ministers approved Foreign Minister Gideon Saar’s proposal to formally recognize the mass killings of Ottoman Armenians during World War I as a “genocide.”

2026-06-29 15:32

Tehran, Ankara discuss bolstering scientific ties

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Turkish Minister of National Education, Yusuf Tekin, have explored ways to enhance scientific, research, and educational cooperation.

2026-06-10 20:15

Iran consults Turkey and Saudi Arabia on regional security

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation following recent US military attacks on southern Iran, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

2026-05-23 15:37

IRCS gets third aid cargo from Turkey

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) received the third consignment of humanitarian aid dispatched by IHH Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation on Wednesday.

2026-05-12 15:34

Turkish benefactors to help build schools in memory of Minab students

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish benefactors to kick off a school-building project in Minab in memory of the students martyred during a US missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh school.

2026-05-09 21:29

Iran's top diplomat criticizes US ‘provocations’ in talks with Turkish, British counterparts

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with his Turkish and British counterparts on Friday to discuss recent regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts, and the fragile ceasefire following the US-led war against Iran.

2026-05-05 17:25

Tehran, Ankara highlight utilizing global capacities to support civilians in wars

TEHRAN – Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, and Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas, have discussed ways to utilize regional and global capacities to support civilians, particularly women and children, during wars, especially the US-Israeli war against Iran.

2026-04-25 20:40

IRCS receives Turkish consignment of humanitarian aid

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has received a consignment of humanitarian aid from Turkey, including medical supplies and serum.

2026-04-17 18:33

Caravan of Support: Turks Stand with Iranians

2026-04-11 00:39

Turkey condemns US-Israeli strikes on Iranian universities

TEHRAN – Turkey’s council of higher education and universities have denounced the terrorist attacks on Iran's sovereignty, and the bombardment of Iranian universities by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel.

2026-04-11 00:15

Pezeshkian and Erdogan discuss US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey discussed the escalating situation following military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, exploring potential pathways to achieve a definitive end to the war.